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Gem Lake News Page 7 of 8 <br /> <br />City News <br /> 2024 Flat Rate Sewer Rate Changes <br /> <br />Annually, the City’s Treasurer and City Council reviews <br />the City’s utility rates as rate changes are made to both <br />Vadnais Heights and White Bear Lake rates. The usage <br />rates listed below generate revenue for operating costs. <br />The new rates take effect in 2024 – 1st quarter utility bill <br />for service in January through March. <br /> <br />Residential Customers: <br /> <br />Sewer Only Accounts <br />Flat Rate Per Quarter 2023 Rate 2024 Rate <br />Sewer Base Rate (flat fee) $50.00 $55.00 <br /> <br />Commercial & Industrial Customers: <br /> <br />Sewer Only Accounts <br />Flat Rate Per Quarter 2023 Rate 2024 Rate <br />Sewer Base Rate (flat fee) $50.00 $55.00 <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 />You can mail in the form with payment or call the office <br />to arrange for credit card payment. Call the Acting City <br />Clerk 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 /> Gem Lake Has a Facebook Page <br /> <br />Acting City Clerk Melissa Lawrence has designed and <br />published a Facebook page for the City of Gem Lake. <br />The address is: www.facebook.com/CityofGemLakeMN <br /> <br />The Facebook pages focus primarily on special <br />announcements and news items, events, etc. It is <br />intended to compliment rather than replace the city <br />website. Please check it out and “like” and “follow” the <br />page. We are also looking for a few appropriate Gem <br />Lake photos. Your feedback is welcome! <br /> <br /> <br /> Charitable Gambling Donations <br /> <br />Donations of $1500 and $500 were approved by the Gem <br />Lake City Council in February and March 2024 to be <br />given to the White Bear Area Food Shelf. These <br />donations come from charitable gambling receipts that <br />result from pull-tab and bingo sales within city limits. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Gem Lake Scholarship Program <br /> <br />Applications are due April 30 for the Gem Lake <br />Scholarship Program. To qualify, you must be graduating <br />from high school this year, and a resident of the City of <br />Gem Lake. The scholarship program began 15 years ago <br />and has provided an average of $1000 per winner each <br />year. The program is funded through charitable gambling <br />receipts received by the city that result from pull-tab and <br />bingo sales within city limits. <br /> <br />Applicants must fill out the application form, which is <br />available through high school guidance counselors and/or <br />by stopping by Heritage Hall and picking up a copy. The <br />completed form must be returned by April 30 with at least <br />two letters of reference from school staff. Awards are <br />typically made in May. <br /> <br /> <br />