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Gem Lake NewsPage 3 of 6 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />At present, large land parcels in the city <br />have yet to develop any primary use and <br />stand vacant. Additional large lot property in <br />the city is projected to sub-divide and <br />develop into smaller lots over the next 10-30 <br />years. The City recognizes that economic <br />conditions are not always favorable for real <br />estate development and that the costs to <br />carry vacant land can create pressures that <br />promote sub-optimal development. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />With that in mind, the Planning Commission <br />is considering a garden "overlay" zone <br />ordinance for open parcels of 10 acres of <br />more that would allow for small scale <br />agriculture as a primary use for a temporary <br />period of time. This would allow <br /> <br />Garden "Overlay" Zone Considered for Undeveloped Parcels (continued <br />from page 1) <br />large undeveloped parcels to possibly <br />qualify for agricultural tax breaks, without <br />affecting long term plans for the land. <br /> <br />A public hearing to consider the idea was <br />held by the Planning Commission on June <br />7. The subject will be discussed at the next <br />City Council meeting. <br /> <br />"Several cities and metropolitan areas near <br />us are placing a greater emphasis on local <br />food production as a means of improving <br />public health," said Mayor Bob Uzpen. <br />"Allowing the use of available space in the <br />City for "community gardens" or "market <br />gardens: to grow food will promote local <br />food production, which benefits everyone." <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Jeffrey Strommer was included on the A <br />Honor Roll during all four years of high <br />school. He also received the Academic <br />Letter Award from 9th through 12th grade, <br />achieving a very high grade point average. <br /> <br />He excelled in advanced placement <br />Calculus, Advanced Geometry, Advanced <br />Algebra and Pre-Calculus with <br />Trigonometry. (!!) <br /> <br />Jeff's extra-curricular activities included <br />three years in both the Pep Band and the <br />Jazz Band at White Bear High School. <br /> <br />He currently works at the Oak Glen <br />Country Club. His volunteer activities have <br />included involvement with the Boy Scouts, <br />as well as projects at his church. <br /> <br />Jeff plans to attend the University of <br />Wisconsin at Stout, where he wants to <br />study packaging. <br /> <br />Congratulations to our Scholarship <br />Winners!! <br /> <br />Four Graduates Receive Gem Lake Scholarship Award (concluded from <br />page 2)