2025 Vol 19, Issue 2 March Gem Lake News

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Gem Lake News Page 7 of 8 City News Gem Lake Scholarship Program Applications are due April 30 for the Gem Lake Scholarship Program. To qualify, you must be graduating from high school this year, and a resident of the City of Gem Lake. The scholarship program began 16 years ago and has provided an average of $1000 per winner each year. The program is funded through charitable gambling receipts received by the city that result from pull-tab and bingo sales within city limits. Applicants must fill out the application form, which is available through high school guidance counselors and/or by stopping by Heritage Hall and picking up a copy. The completed form must be returned by April 30 with at least two letters of reference from school staff. Awards are typically made in May. Have You Licensed Your Dog? Dog license renewals were due by January 1, 2025. Gem Lake Ordinance No. 140 requires the licensing of all dogs who reside within city limits. All residents were sent a letter outlining the requirements and provided the application form to get the job done. It’s quick and easy and costs $10. You will need to include your current rabies certificate. In return you will get a dog tag with a number on it. This could come in handy if your dog ever relocates itself. You can mail in the form with payment or call the office to arrange for credit card payment. Call the Acting City Clerk at 651-747-2790. Winter Parking Regulations Now in Effect Winter Parking Regulations are in effect November 1 through April 1. • No parking on any road or street between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. • No parking after a snowfall of 1” (one inch) or more until plowing and snow removal is complete • On trash & recycling days, place containers at the end of the driveway and behind the street edge, not in the street • Keep your mailbox clear of snow • Please keep a clear path to the fire hydrants in your neighborhood Your neighbors, Public Works Department, Mail Carriers, and Trash and Recycling Haulers appreciate your cooperation this winter. Gem Lake Has a Facebook Page Acting City Clerk Melissa Lawrence has designed and published a Facebook page for the City of Gem Lake. The address is: www.facebook.com/CityofGemLakeMN The Facebook pages focus primarily on special announcements and news items, events, etc. It is intended to compliment rather than replace the city website. Please check it out and “like” and “follow” the page. We are also looking for a few appropriate Gem Lake photos. Your feedback is welcome! Charitable Gambling Donations Donations of $1500 were approved by the Gem Lake City Council in January and February 2025 to be given to the White Bear Area Food Shelf. These donations come from charitable gambling receipts that result from pull-tab and bingo sales within city limits. The City’s regular donations help fund the food shelf’s daily war on food-insecurity in the community. The city has also helped fund operations at the Food Shelf’s new Community Market, which is located at the intersection of County Road F and Bellaire Avenue in White Bear Lake. Scheduled Office Closures Heritage Hall will be closed the following days in March. • 03/19/2025 – Clerk Training • 03/20/2025 – Clerk Training • 03/21/2025 – Clerk Training All other hours remain the same.