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if ihese transfers, the City must pass a resolittionauthorizing these transfers prior tdthe end of the fiscal year. A Motion was made by Councilineiriber Lindner-Ahd was seconded by Counciltnember Caeiappo and was declared adopted based upon unanimous vote in favor. Resolution #2021700I7 — Country Lounge Llcense.2022 The City of Gem Lake. is authorized by ft.State of Minnesota to issue tobacco licenses to approWed and authorized establishments within-theirIiiunicipality. The CountryLounge, 3590.Hoffman Road West, Gem Lake, has met all the requirements set forth with the City of Gem Lake and the State of Minnesota for a tobacco license for 2022. The motion for adoption of the foregoing Resolution was.duly introduced by Councilmember Lindner and: seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo, and upon vote being taken thereon, the Resolution passed with a vote of 4 in favor and 0 against. Councilmember Amlee abstains from the vote. Charitable Gambling License Procedures The City has been charging a charitable gambling fee.eaeh year in the amount of$50.0.;00 in error. The. City Clerkwas able to track down six years' worth of receipts to show that the payment bad been accepted from the Country Lounge. Mayor.Artig-Swomley suggested to the Council thatthe:City should-. refund the -:country Lounge, for the last six years' worth of charges, which totals $ *,()bO.Q0,�Mayor Artig: Swomley would also. like to reach. out to John $irkeiand and explain the situation to him. Councilmember Lindner made a�itiotion to refund the Country Lounge for the last'six years, worth of fees, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo:. Voice vote taken, 4 in favor, Councifinember.Amlee abstains from the vote, W.tiotr-passes, refund is approved.for the .Country Lounge, Coundimember Lindner made a motion to authorize the .Mayor to discuss the situatidn and come up with 'a payment plan with John Birkeland,'owner of the Country Lounge, seconded by Cot ncilmember Cacioppo. Volce:vote taken; 4-iii*fauor,*Councilmember Amlee abstains: from the vote;.motion passes. the Mayor'is authorized to discuss-t&-situation with John Birkeland. Charitable Gambling Donations Mayor-.Artig.;Swomley suggested to.the Council that the City make a large donation to the."White:Bear Area Food Shelf and NewTrax. NewTrax has been helping the White Bear Area Food Shelf by delivering food to cliants five days a week. Each address they deliver to receives a 25 pound box of food. M#or Artig-Swomley recommends a donation of $2,500.00 to each organization. Councilmember Linder made a motion to donate $2,500.00 to both the White Bear Area Food Shelf and NewTrax, seconded.by. Councilmember Cagoppo. Voice vote taken, all voted yes, motion passes, checks will beprepamd. Mayor Artig-Swomley also made mention that Merridk, the Country Lounges. Charitable Gambling. Manager, made a donationto the White. Bear Area Foal Shelf in the amount of $500.00 on .behalf of the City of Gem Lake. This donation was made as.a request by the owner of -the Country Lounge, John Birkeland. Councllmemker* finder made a motion -to acknowledge the. donation from Merrick on behalf of the. City of Gem: Lake, waoinded by Courtctlinember Cacioppo. Voice vote taken. All voteid yes, motion passes, donation acknowledged. Gem Lake Infrastructure Issues. Hoffman Road Slope Failure Cost Update Additional work performed was necessary to complete the final project. The original scope included work for an emergency .fix. Given the timeline of the project, additional quotes were prepared and solicited to ensure the City was receiving the best -possible. price: The estimated fee is subject to a not -to -exceed amount of$9,00Q.00 including expenses and equipment. City of.dem LukeCityCound-Moeting Minutes December2 t, 2021 3 1 P s +�