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cumbersome and detailed. Not enough time to review them at the City workshops or council meetings. Council Artig-Swomley suggested that city use the list of email addresses obtained for the newsletter to send out this kind of correspondence. The topic of the legalities around mailing lists was discussed. In summary, if the City is soliciting information for mailing lists or for emergency contacts for the city hall, the City should include a statement about what it will be used for and that such information will not be sold. Mayor Emeott stated that the City is budgeting for 2008 a part time position for a receptionist and that a job description was currently being written. Suggestions of what that person's job should include are welcome. Resident Bob Uzpen brought up the fact that when a call is made to the City Clerk, it goes to the City voicemail. Most residents, when they call the Clerk would like to talk to a person. The suggestion was made to change the website to provide a direct number to someone in White Bear Township. Attorney Oliver stated that the website has an incorrect date for the next City Council meeting. This will need to be corrected. Resident Kimberly Anderson-Uzpen asked if Gem Lake had considered going to one garbage hauler. This would ensure trash day was the same for everyone and cans weren't on the street all the time. Mayor Emeott stated that in other small cities that have tried this (like White Bear Township) is hasn't been successful as residents then aren't all happy with the service they receive. It was suggested that different neighborhoods could all go together and agree upon one hauler if they desire. Resident Beth Herzolt brought up the topic of fire control in the City. Discussion centered about the fact that the City doesn't have enough fire hydrants throughout the City to put everyone within 1000 feet of one. The City has a contract with neighboring cities to provide aide in a fire. However, the concern is that many of the neighboring cities don't have a tanker for hauling water. Mayor Emeott stated that a hydrant will be added at the new City Hall. Herzolt asked if the City had considered purchasing a tanker. Mayor Emeott replied that they are several hundred thousand dollars. Councilor Artig-Swomley suggested this topic be looked at further. FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS: Budget discussion are planned for the December City workshop and the December City Council meeting as the City will not have very accurate prices on contracted services until then. Next City Council Workshop — Monday, October 1, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the first floor meeting room of Tousley Ford. Included in the agenda will be a presentation by the City Planner. Next City Council Meeting — Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the first floor meeting room of Tousley Ford. ADJOURN: The August 2007 regular meeting of the City Council was adjourned at 8:37 p.m. AUTHORIZED: September 20, 2007 APPROVED: October 16, 2007 ATTEST: ATTEST: Teresa Tice, Recording Secretary Paul R. Emeott, Mayor Certified Copy. Look for us on the World Wide Web at gemlakemn.org