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Gem Lake News Page 6 of 8 <br /> <br /> <br /> Fee Schedule Changes <br /> <br />Minimal changes were made to the Gem Lake fee <br />schedule for 2024. These changes were made at the <br />December 19 Gem Lake City Council meeting. <br /> <br />Changes included the following types and categories: <br /> The commercial rate for demolition of a structure <br />was changes from a flat rate to a fee based on <br />valuation <br /> A Fire Protection section was added <br /> Sewer and water connection fees were updated for <br />consistency <br /> City sewer charges were increased by $5.00 per <br />quarter to match metered rates <br /> An edible cannabinoid license fees was added <br /> The staffing/cleaning rental fee for Heritage Hall <br />was changed from a flat fee of $30 to a per hour <br />fee of $20 per hour for residents and $25 per hour <br />for non-residents, with a two hour minimum. <br /> <br />A copy of the complete fee schedule is available on the <br />Gem Lake web-site. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Have You Licensed Your Dog? <br /> <br />Dog license renewals were due by January 1, 2024. <br />Gem Lake Ordinance No. 140 requires the licensing of <br />all dogs who reside within city limits. All residents were <br />sent a letter outlining the requirements and provided the <br />application form to get the job done. It’s quick and easy <br />and costs $10. You will need to include your current <br />rabies certificate. In return you will get a dog tag with a <br />number on it. This could come in handy if your dog ever <br />relocates itself. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> You can mail in the form with payment, or call the office <br />to arrange for credit card payment. Call Melissa <br />Lawrence at 651-747-2790. <br /> <br />Just a reminder: if you are keeping chickens, driving a <br />golf cart along city streets or have a rental property, you <br />also need a license. Call for more information. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Pet Ordinance to be Updated <br /> <br />Gem Lake’s Domestic Animal Ordinance Number 140 is <br />undergoing an update. The city council plans to look at <br />subjects such as the number of domestic animals that <br />any city household can have, whether cats should be <br />licensed, how commercial kennels might be handled, and <br />related topics. <br /> <br />A first draft of a revised ordinance will be presented at the <br />February 20 City Council meeting, which will begin at <br />7:00 p.m. The public is encouraged to be present to <br />provide feedback. It is expected that the revision of this <br />ordinance will take place over a number of months. <br /> <br /> <br />