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City of Gem Lake Comprehensive Plan GEMLK 140643 Page 92 11.5 Municipal Building Gem Lake constructed and opened a City Hall in January of 2008. This structure was a joint project between the City of Gem Lake and White Bear Township. The facility is expected to provide adequate space for the City for the next 20 or more years. 11.5.1 Policy The City should review space needs every 5 to 10 years to determine if can be met with the current building. There is adequate space on the current site to expand the building if necessary. 11.6 Public Schools District 624 provides education to Gem Lake residents. 11.6.1 Policy The City will continue to support high quality elementary and secondary public education for residents of Gem Lake. 11.7 Health Facilities At present, there are no hospital facilities in Gem Lake or in any of the contiguous municipalities adjoining it. The closest hospital facility is St. John’s Hospital in Maplewood, approximately two miles away. 11.7.1 Policy Gem Lake should cooperate with other local governments in encouraging the development of medical facilities within a more convenient proximity as area population growth dictates. Plans for a medical clinic in the SW parcel of the City of Gem lake Gateway and Village Planning area have been discussed. 11.8 Outdoor Recreational Facilities There are no publicly held open spaces or recreational facilities within the community. All existing outdoor recreation in Gem Lake must currently occur on privately developed lands, vacant lots, or on the streets. 11.8.1 Policies • Some form of neighborhood-oriented park will be provided as the community develops. This might include a picnic ground and/or playground facilities. • The community will continue to rely on Ramsey County for development of larger natural resource based recreational facilities. • The City will explore bicycle trail options and methods for providing access to regional trails. • The City will encourage the continued operation of the private golf course now located in the NE portion of the City.