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H) New ordinances or revisions to City Ordinances: Mayor Emeott reported that City Attorney Oliver has sent to the Council a thick packet of revised and proposed new ordinances. It is suggested that the city council set aside some time to discuss as few of these each month. We will need to have a public hearing on each before they are finalized. Will also need to resend some old ordinances that the new ones will replace. City Attorney Oliver suggests that City ordinances be put into chapters (i.e. Chapter One - Administration, Chapter 2 — Zoning) and some of the ordinances be re -ordered. Suggestion from the Council to start by reviewing Business Licensing Ordinance 84, Operations and Administrations Ordinance 91, and Nuisance Ordinance 86 at next City Council workshop meeting. The text will be put out at the first meeting, a hearing at the next meeting, and a vote at the third meeting. I) Flood Insurance (Schilling): Gem Lake doesn't currently participate in the flood insurance program. Only a handful of counties do not participate in program. Need to pass a resolution that a study needs to be done to establish a flood plane in the city. Two types of flood insurance are available but the Federal Fund which gives little coverage and is less expensive. Casualty companies can also give flood insurance but will only insure if the city is participating in the Federal Fund. Hutch recommend use of the services of the White Bear Township City Clerk to investigate what the next steps would be. Motion by Artig-Swomley, Seconded by Schilling to approach the White Bear Township City Clerk for further information was unanimously approved by voice vote. J) Other items: Artig-Swomley has further investigated questions about fire protection in our city. There are plenty of Tanker trucks available when a fire occurs. When additional water is needed mutual aid from other local fire departments is requested. More coverage of this subject is a good idea for newsletter. What to do if you see a fire. It is suggested that we invite Tim Vadnais- White Bear Fire Department chief to next meeting to explain issues. Mayor Emeott - New City Hall, will have plenty of fire extinguishers and a fire sprinkler system. A suggestion was made to have First Aid kit and other such equipment available at the building. A meeting with our building architect is set Craig meet to discuss misc topics like signage, furniture. Early next week. Mayor Emeott concerned that might not have money this year to buy furniture. May have to borrow chairs and tables for December City Council meeting at the new city hall building PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR None. FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS: Next City Council Workshop — Monday, November 5, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at the old White Bear Township town hall. The agenda will be the review of new and revised ordinances. Next City Council Meeting/Public Hearing — Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at the old White Bear Township town hall. ADJOURN: The October 2007 regular meeting of the City Council was adjourned at 8:35 p.m. AUTHORIZED: October 16, 2007 APPROVED: November \\�, 2007 Z �l ATTEST: ATTEST: 'J vi%D-0- e4�/eott, Teresa Tice, Recording Secretary 64y Certified Copy.