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City of Gem Lake Planning Commission Meeting Minutes November 12, 2024 2 | Page Ordinance No. 108 which regulates the annual inspection of septic systems in Gem Lake was incorporated into Ordinance No. 67D. This incorporation was part of the changes in 2018 that never got adopted and published. Commissioner Pratt introduced a motion to recommend approval of the draft ordinance with the suggested updates to the City Council, seconded by Commissioner Wippich. Motion carried 3-0. Ordinance No. 111 Solicitors Discussion City Planner Evan Monson summarized the proposed changes to Ordinance No. 111. Ordinance No. 111 was adopted on October 19, 2009, and has not been amended since. Referencing the League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) model ordinance some definitions were updated. The listed prohibited activities had no suggested changes. The listed requirements for obtaining a city license had no suggested changes. The main changes that took place were regarding the definitions and to consider keeping or removing “Professional fundraisers not exempt. A professional fundraiser working on behalf of an otherwise exempt group or person shall not be exempt from the licensing requirements of this ordinance.” The fees listed on the fee schedule were also suggested to be looked at for any changes. Commissioner Wippich introduced a motion to recommend approval of the suggested definition changes to the City Council, seconded by Commissioner Cummings. Motion carried 3-0. Ordinance No. 83 Housing Maintenance and Occupancy Code Discussion Acting City Clerk Melissa Lawrence summarized the proposed changes to Ordinance No. 83. The City Council wanted to get language added to the ordinance regarding fees for reinspection, the amount of police calls to a property being taken into consideration when approving a rental license renewal, and the occupancy limit for all properties in Gem Lake. The Commission discussed the changes and Commissioner Wippich wondered if it would be better to have a standalone rental ordinance. City Planner Evan Monson and Acting City Clerk Melissa Lawrence both agreed that it wouldn’t make sense to create a standalone ordinance because it would be a lot of repeat information as other items in the ordinance relate to rental licenses. Commissioner Cummings introduced a motion to recommend approval to the City Council, seconded by Commissioner Pratt. Motion carried 3-0. Open Items for Commission Members to Bring Up Commissioner Cummings shared that the Villas was experience a noise disturbance recently. One of the residents went to the City of Vadnais Heights to inform them of what was going on in the middle of the night with an oxygen delivery to a nearby business. The City of Vadnais Heights was very quick with their response to address the situation, and the vendor apologized. Commissioner Cummings just wanted to share a story that ended in a positive way with a surrounding City. Future Meetings City Council Meeting, Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Heritage Hall, and Planning Commission Meeting, Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at Heritage Hall. Attendance Inquiry Commissioner Cummings surveyed the Commission to see if any of the members would have any issues attending the December 10, 2024, meeting. At that time Commissioner Wippich is the only one that may not be able to attend. Adjournment There being no further business, following a motion from Commissioner Cummings, seconded by Commission Wippich, the meeting adjourned at 7:56 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Melissa Lawrence