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photography and is able to do 3D modeling. They would participate at a public open house at the end of the project. Total cost would not exceed $19,500. Mr. Halverson was asked how busy they were and if they could meet the City's deadline. He replied that yes, SEH is large enough and has enough experience to do it. The question was asked why the City didn't know about the ability of SEH to provide this service early. Mayor Emeott responded that he just learned about this at the last Planning Commission meeting. OLD BUSINESS Gem Lake 2006 SWPP and MS4 report — Chuck Watson: Mayor Emeott reported that the deadline for this report was June 30, 2007. A review of the White Bear Township report is underway. There was discussion about the fact that White Bear Township normally does not meet this deadline. Attorney Kelly suggested that if the city was not going to be able to meet the June 30`h deadline that a letter is written to that effect. This topic will remain on the agenda until completed. SEH feasibility study for water, sewer and roads for land parcels in city: No discussion. Agenda item is tabled until next meeting. Should Gem Lake join the Ramsey -Washington Cable Commission? The city was unable to make contact with the Ramsey -Washington Cable Commission. Agenda item is tabled until next meeting. NEW BUSINESS Resolution 2007-12 Ramsey County request for support of CSAH funding for county roads (Goose Lake and Otter Lake Roads). Mayor Emeott stated that he a request from Ramsey County asking for city support CSAH funding to improve and upkeep county roads. The money comes from state funds that pays for county roads and is no additional cost to the city. Motion by Rasmussen, Seconded by Schilling to send a letter of support Ramsey County to improve and upkeep county roads was unanimously approved by voice vote. Statement of Support - OK for VLAWMO to use Storm Water Utility (SWU) for funding of Operations: Mayor Emeott stated that VLAWMO is asking for an opinion from the city on a new way to fund operations. Currently funding comes from the City's General fund. The recommendation is to move this to the miscellaneous tax line on the sewer bill. Every parcel of land will be examined to determine if good management of water is occurring and will get billed accordingly. Currently the cost is $14/15 per parcel and it is anticipated that under the new billing, some will pay $10/11 a parcel and some more. The total contribution the city currently pays changes every year and this will not change. Other projects VLAWMO is working on is to cleanup the sewage that is in Goose Lake. The city anticipates minimal liability in this cleanup as it is charged back to the city's that are in that water shed district. Another VLAWMO planned project is the cleanup of Gem Lake. Currently Tousley Ford's water run off drains into the lake. Motion by Rasmussen, Seconded by Schilling to use SWU for funding operations was unanimously approved by voice vote. Selection of Land Planning advisor: Mayor Emeott opened to topic of the selection of a land planning advisor for discussion. Mayor Emeott stated that $30,000 was available in the engineering fund to pay for this advisor. Councilor Artig-Swomley stated she liked the ides of a coordinated focus and the presentation by Putman. She suggests going with Options #2, 4, and 7. Councilor Rasmussen stated he also thinks the idea of hiring a planning advisor is prudent. He also likes the creativity of Putman. Councilor Schilling stated he felt that both Putman and SEH could do the job but he has hopped SEH would come in with a price under $15,000. Additional discussion around topic of sharing costs concluded that currently can't share this cost with a developer because currently the city does not have one selected. Mr. Putman suggested to the Council that Option #10 coupled with Option #3 has Page 3 of 4 Look for us on the World Wide Web at gemlakemn.org