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City of Gem Lake City Council Meeting Minutes June 17, 2025 2 <br />SEH Engineering Proposal <br />City Engineer Justin Gese and SEH Project Manager Dustin Cesafsky summarized the engineering <br />proposal and the timeline. A study was completed in 2022 and the main area that will be focused <br />on is the priority level 1 area. Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion to approve the <br />engineering proposal from SEH, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo. Motion carried 5-0. <br /> <br />New Business <br /> <br /> Councilmember Head Shots for Website Discussion <br />Mayor Artig-Swomley informed the council that a photographer would be coming to take head shots before <br />the July 15 meeting. Discussion on the suggested clothing took place and asked that everyone show up an <br />hour before the City Council meeting for pictures. All Council Members were available to come early for <br />pictures that day. <br /> <br />Ordinance No. 64F, 129, and 131 Report <br />Mayor Artig-Swomley shared that the Planning Commission reviewed the Ordinances and are <br />recommending approval of 64F and 129 to the Council. The Commission would like a little more time to <br />go over 131. Mayor Artig-Swomley informed the Council that a public hearing would need to be held <br />before 64F and 129 can be accepted. The public hearing will be held at the July City Council meeting. <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 July 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 Gem Lake is still in communication with Vadnais Heights on what can be done to <br />help with the water bills in the Villas. City Engineer Justin Gese will be meeting with Vadnais Heights Public <br />Works to see if any progress can be made. <br /> <br />Presentations from the Public, 2 Minutes Maximum <br />None <br /> <br />Open Items for Council Members to Bring Up <br />None <br /> <br />Future Council Meetings <br />City Council, Tuesday, July 15, 2025. City Council Workshop, Monday, July 14, 2025, is CANCELED. <br /> <br />Attendance Inquiry <br />At this time all Councilmembers in attendance will be at the June meeting. <br /> <br />Adjournment <br />Being there no further business, following a motion from Councilmember Lindner, seconded by Councilmember <br />Cacioppo, the meeting adjourned at 7:36 p.m. <br /> <br /> <br />Respectfully submitted, Melissa Lawrence <br /> <br />