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City of Gem. Lake <br />f City Council Meeting — February 21, 2017 <br />Meeting Minutes <br />Mayor Uzpen called the meeting to order at 7:O1 p.m. Councilmembers Artig-Swomley, Bosak, Kuny and <br />Lindner were present.. others in attendance: City Attorney Patrick Kelly and Paul Emeott. <br />Febr 3ry 21 2017 A enda <br />A motion was made by Councilmember Lindner, seconded by Councilmember Art€g_5womley to approve <br />the agenda for February 21,.2017, motion passed. Agenda approved.. <br />Minutes. <br />Councilmember Bosak.made a mot€on, seconded. by Councilmember Artig=Swomley to approve the <br />minutes forJanuary 17,. 2017, motion passed. Minutes.approved. <br />Committee Repo <br />None <br />Old Business <br />Newsletter ideas - comp plan, police protection, coyotes— living with coyotes, deer feeding.. <br />Public Hearin <br />None <br />t <br />Now Business. <br />A motion was made by Councilmember Artig-5womley; seconded by Co.uncilmernber Lindner to approve <br />the Liability Coverage Waiver —Waiver of Torts Limits. Motion passed. <br />Discussion Decision to.Move Police Protectionto the White Bear Lake Police Department <br />The council discussed discontinuation of police protection from the Ramsey County. Sheriff effective <br />❑ecenlber 31, 2017. Budget for protection from Ramsey County. Sheriff Increased 18% for 2018 and will <br />continue to rise. Both departments are In.the top five rankings for public safety services: Costs for <br />police protection would decrease by $20,000 to. the City by contracting for police services with White <br />Bear Lake Police Department. A motion was made to discontinue police services with Ramsey County by <br />Councilmember Lindner, seconded by Councilmember Kuny,.vo.ice vote was taken. Mayor Uzpen, <br />Councilmember Artig-Swomley, Councilmember Sosak, Councilmember Kuny yes votes. Councilmember <br />Lindnervote no. Motion passed. Mayor Uzpen directed Attorney Kelly to draft a letter to Ramsey <br />County and the contracted cities as outlined €n the Rarnsey County Sheriff contract and clarification of <br />.contract expectations with White Bear Lake Police Department: <br />Eialms for February, 2017 <br />A motion was made by Councilmember Artig-Swomley, seconded .by Councilmember Lindner to approve <br />the claims for February, 2017. Motion passed, Claims approved. <br />Monthl .Financial Reports <br />Approved. <br />City of Gem Lake City Council Meeting minutes, February 21, 2017 Page 1 <br />