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City of Gem Lake City Council Meeting Minutes May 21, 2024 5 | Page Future Charitable Gambling Donations White Bear Lake Emergency Food Shelf Mayor Artig-Swomley suggested that the Council make a donation in June in the amount of $1,500.00 to the White Bear Lake Emergency Food Shelf. Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion to request a donation in the amount of $1,500.00 for the White Bear Lake Emergency Food Shelf, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo. Motion carried 5-0. Community Outreach to Other Cities and Government Bodies Mayor Artig-Swomley shared that the joint clean-up day with WBT went well. A total of 18 Gem Lake households participated in the event, versus 12 last year. The city will pay WBT $180.00 for participation in the event. WBT is considering reducing the hours next year due to the limited amount of participation after 12 p.m. Mayor Artig-Swomley shared that Gem Lake is still discussing the WBL debt service fee. WBT attorney feels it’s not legal, Gem Lake attorney feels it’s not 100% legal, but WBL feels it is legal. Mayor Artig-Swomley shared that Gem Lake is still waiting on VH and the water at the Villas of Gem Lake who still has not settled with the DNR. Councilmember Johnson shared that the corridor committee will possibly have a walking tour / site seeing tour with their selected contractor soon to get a better picture of what the committee is trying to do. Presentation from the Public, 2 minutes maximum Jon Reigstad of 1161 Little Fox Lane had questions about the well contamination and inquired about a timeline and the potential health risks of long-term use. Mayor Artig-Swomley asked Mr. Reigstad to reach out to the City Clerk for the Minnesota Department of Health’s contact information to have a discussion on the health risks. The timeline is unknown right now, but the city is applying for funding for a potential municipal water system in the future. Open Items for Council Members to Bring Up Mayor Artig-Swomley shared that Acting City Clerk Melissa Lawrence will be taking vacation the week of May 27 – 31 and will return Monday, June 3. Future Council Meetings City Council, Tuesday, June 18, 2024. City Council Workshop, Monday, June 10, 2024, is CANCELED. Attendance Inquiry At this time all Councilmembers in attendance will be at the June 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