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PENDING: Approval of S.E.H work on Gem Lake MS4 Report - $8,000 quote: Mayor Emeott noted n that the City of Gem Lake is responsible for all storm water activity in the city each year and the presenting of a public report on their activity. The Gem Lake city engineer (SEH) can provide services to prepare and present this report, but the estimated cost to do this has been quoted at $8,000.00. However, there is no provision in the 2007 budget for this $8,000 expense for presenting the yearly report to the public required by the MPCA. Members of the City Council felt that this was a large sum, and wanted details on all the items that will be done as part of this quote. It was reported that SEH will also provide the use of S.E.H. reporting computerized on-line system for preparing this report presently and in the future as part of this $ 8,000.00 amount. This system could reduce the cost of doing this report next year as all activities that occur during the year can be recorded, as they occur, and a report prepared from this data. A property owner asked if there is something that a resident of Gem Lake could do, at a lower cost. The answer was "probably not" as most of work was "engineering type work". Motion by Watson, Second by Rasmussen to table approval of S.E.H. Work on Gem Lake MS4 Report - $8,000 quote was unanimously approved. SEH personnel will be invited to the May City Council meeting to further explain the costs and work involved. RESOLVED: Resolution 2007-09 Worker's Compensation for Mayor and Council Members: Motion by Artig-Swomley, Second by Watson to adopt Resolution 2007-9 Worker's Compensation for Mayor and Council Members was unanimously approved. RESOLVED: Magnuson & Associates Claim for Services Performed January 17, 2007 through February 2007: There was discussion regarding the claim for services for $ 1,770.60 for these services. Mayor Emeott noted that when Fritz Magnuson/Magnuson and Associates was terminated, he was offered a Memorandum of Understanding that provided for an agreed upon amount that would be paid in the interim period, but he did not accept the memorandum. Mayor Emeott stated that legally, the City of Gem Lake could stop paying for any services after January 16`h, because the Memorandum of Understanding was not signed. After discussion it was the consensus that no more time should be spent on the matter. Motion by Watson, Second by Rasmussen to approve Magnuson & Associates claim for services performed January 17 through February 2007 was approved by an aye vote by Watson, Artig-Swomley and Rasmussen. Nay: Mayor Emeott. PENDING: Distribution of Charitable Gambling proceeds from 2006 in the amount of $1,832.00. Tabled until next month's City Council meeting. OLD BUSINESS: RESOLVED: Tax Anticipation Bond (S100,000): Mayor Emeott noted that this bond will probably not be needed. RESOLVED: Hoffman Corner Oil Tobacco License Public Hearing. Mayor Emeott noted that the problem has been solved because the business has closed. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR: City Treasurer report: Tom Kelly, White Bear Township Finance Officer and Gem Lake City Treasurer, introduced himself and explained the procedure which is being used to process payment of bills for Gem Lake. In response to a question regarding sewer and licensing bills which have not been received yet, Tom Kelly reported that they should be entered into the system this week and that the customers will not be held responsible for the delinquent billings. He noted that the Treasurer's Report is detailed for the Council. Tom Kelly then reviewed the list of current investments. He noted that there are three Certificate of Deposits; one in the General Fund; one in Parks and Playgrounds and one in the Sewer Fund. He noted that 2 of the CD's expire this week and one next month. In response to a question if there would be monthly reports, Mayor Emeott stated that there would be at least quarterly reports.