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Magnuson then advised the Council of the death of Peter Meslow, son of Gem Lake Prosecutor Doug Meslow. Magnuson indicated he had forwarded condolences on behalf of the community and that he and Emeott had forwarded a $100 memorial in Peter Meslow's name to the White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundation. Magnuson reported on forward movement on the County E/Highway 61 reconstruction project indicating a mid -July start is probable. Magnuson then introduced Barbara Kearns, Willow Lane School Principal. Ms. Kearns discussed with the Council the ongoing literacy project which Gem Lake gambling proceeds have funded for the last several years and Willow Lane's plans for the future. She also addressed the many challenges faced by changing demographics including language barriers, cultural differences, etc. The "Golden Rule Project" spearheaded by Gem Lake resident Dawn Segermark was also discussed with Magnuson indicating a $100 donation from SEH has been received and forwarded to the school. Magnuson then reported that the balance in the Charitable Gambling Fund is $3,190.12 versus the $3,106 reported on the agenda. Following discussion, motion by Watson and second by Schilling to distribute the funds as follows was unanimously approved: Friends of the Ramsey County Parks & Trails $ 200.00 White Bear Lake Emergency Food Shelf $ 300.00 Lake Area Transit $ 500.00 Willow Lane School $ 2,190.12 Magnuson will issue checks within ten days. Motion by Bosak and second by Watson to accept the February Treasurer's Report as prepared by Cobian and indicating a balance in the General Fund of $81,880.03, in the Sewer Fund of $116,014.12, in the Capital Projects Fund of $319,898.48, and in the Gem Lake Bond Debt Service Fund of $26,868.85 was unanimously approved. Motion by Bosak and second by Watson to approve Accounts Payable for January totaling $56,892.68 was unanimously approved. Mr. Grundhoffer was recognized and expressed concern over he drainage along his property on Scheuneman Road. Emeott and Magnuson indicated they would advise engineer Parotti of the problem and request he address the problem in the spring hen the contractor undertakes completion of the project. The next meeting of the Gem Lake City Council is scheduled for 21 March. There being no further business, motion by Bosak and second by Schilling to adjourn at 8:40 PM was unanimously approved. AUTHORED: 10 March 2005 APPROVED: 21 March 2005 ATTEST: ATTEST: Frederic C. M iu n Paul R. Emeott City Clerk Mayor efile: rninutes/2005/177febm2005.wpd J