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intends to help ensure high quality maintenance of existing man-made structures (e.g., facades, signage, etc.) by vigorous enforcement of regulatory controls. These controls include, but are not limited to, subdivision, zoning, housing, building code, sign, landscaping and tree preservation regulations. It is anticipated that these measures may be resisted by some land developers, community residents, and the business community. These resistances must be met, however, so that a high quality environment can be maintained for all residents. Provisions for Public Utilities Sanitary Sewer: Sanitary sewers are being installed in the neighborhoods of the City of Gem Lake as requested by the residents of a designated area and as piping and facilities allow. The City of Gem Lake has a city sanitary sewer system presently serving 85 property owners. (The breakdown includes 35 business and 50 residential customers.) These services are being installed in accordance with the sewer plan of the city and its relevant ordinances. Sanitary sewers are being installed to help promote the desirability of the residents to maintain a high quality environment. In the areas of the City were sanitary sewers are not currently available; measures are being taken to help ensure high quality, individual, and on -site facilities are installed and regularly inspected. Water: Public water system piping and locations where water might be obtained from adjacent communities with public water systems are identified in the water plan. It is the intention of the City that public water should be installed in all commercial and retail business areas as soon as possible. Water mains will be proposed and should be constructed as the roads in the City are up -graded. Hydrants for fire fighting should be installed as part of each neighborhood expansion. Storm Sewer: Storm sewers are not currently used in the City of Gem Lake except in recent housing developments. All of the city streets presently have a "rural road profile" which allows for ditches on each side to handle storm water. Storm sewer systems will be needed in the commercial and retail business districts of the City as they develop. Storm sewer water should be pre-treated as close a possible to the source. Engineered storm water systems will need to be installed in all commercial and residential areas as they are developed or re -developed. Storm water routed to the water body called Gem Lake needs to be pre-treated and limited in quantity as Gem Lake does not have an outlet and large quantities of storm water routed to this water body might cause flooding of land areas close to the lake. Service Agreements with Cooperating Governmental Units Cooperative service agreement with other municipalities is a cost effective and efficient arrangement for smaller cities. Gem Lake will work to secure long-term service packages, with these factors in mind. Currently, the City of Gem Lake cooperates with White Bear Township for City Administration services. Public or Semi -Public Open Space and Recreational Areas There are no publicly held open and recreational spaces within Gem Lake at this time. The only recreational facility within the City is a private golf course. It is City's desire to have the golf course property remain recreational in nature. Although there are recreational facilities in SEH4.0 plan assumptions, goals, and issues I page 13