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Gem Lake City Council Meeting Page 2 of 4 Audit Services for the Year Ending 12-31-2011. The City Treasurer is asking for approval to engage in the yearly Audit and sign the contract with LarsonAllen. Upon motion by Council member Artig-Swomley and seconded by Council Member Lindner the motion passes. Ayes — 5, Nays — 0. Discussion for Using Heritage Hall - Mayor Uzpen brought up the fact that the city is receiving more requests to use Heritage Hall for activities from White Bear Township residents. With much discussion and because of security, the City Council agreed that the general practice of renting Heritage Hall would be stopped. Heritage Hall can be used by White Bear Township Officials and if they want an association to be able to use the building, a city official will have to open the building and secure the building upon conclusion of the meeting or activity. Discussion on the Sheriff's Contract - As a personal goal for Mayor Uzpen he is reviewing the cities service contracts with the intent to make sure that what services the city is paying for that the city is actually receiving those services. Mayor Uzpen reported to the council that the Sheriff's department is doing a good job for community activities but falls short on patrolling the city and crime investigation and follow-up. It was recommended that a meeting be held with the Sheriff to discuss our concerns. A meeting will be scheduled and results of the meeting will be discussed at the next City Council Meeting. Claims for January - A motion was introduced by Council Member Lindner and Seconded by Council Member Rasmussen to approve the claims for January. The motion passes. Ayes — 5, Nays — 0. Monthly Financial Reports: The City Council received and reviewed the report. There were no questions from the City Council. Fire Contract - The City Treasurer is requesting approval of the White Bear Lake Fire Protection Contract for the year 2012. A motion to approve the contract was made by Council Member Rasmussen and seconded by Council Member Bosak. The motion passes. Ayes — 5, Nays — 0. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC - None OPEN ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL — Council Member Rasmussen discussed his feelings about dictating to the Tangwall's as to what plants to plant at the shoreline. After further discussion, it was decided that Mayor Uzpen would contact VWLAMO and try to obtain up to six water plants that would be good to plant at the Gem Lake shoreline and that upon obtaining them provide that list to Mike Johnson at the Township to communicate to the Look for us on the World Wide Web at gemlakemn.org