HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996 04-15 CC MINUTESMINUTES OF MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL
OF CITY OF GEM LAKE
April, 199E
The April meeting of the City Council of the City of Gem Lake was called to order on Monday, 15
April I996, at 7:05 p.m, in the first floor meeting room of Tousley Ford. Mayor Emeott, Council Members
Igo, Kunin, Nielsen and Birkebak, Treasurer Nordstrom, and Clerk Magnuson were present.
Following Mayor Emeott's request for additions, deletions, or corrections of minutes distributed to
the Council and questions thereto, the minutes of the 25 March 1996 City Council Meeting were, upon
motion duly made (Kunin) and seconded (Birkebak), unanimously approved as presented.
Following Mayor Emeott's request for additions, deletions, or corrections to the Agenda as distrib-
uted to the Council, the Agenda for 15 April 1996 was, upon motion duly made (Nielsen) and seconded
(Kunin) unanimously approved as presented.
Discussion of the continuing development of the Comprehensive Municipal Plan followed. Mayor
Emeott distributed copies of redefinitions submitted to the Planning Commission regarding areas of the City
and how they should be addressed in thePlanas opposed to the Zoning Ordinance. A copy of the Planning
Commission minutes in the form of a letter from Mr. Magnuson to Mayor Emeott is attached hereto as
Exhibit "A".
Mr. Magnuson then reported on progress regarding the Boyer prosecution matter, stating that the
ball has remained in Mr. Boyer's camp and that he has been unresponsive. A meeting with Attorney Meslow
should clarify the issue prior to the next Council meeting.
Mr. Magnuson then presented the Timberline Homes Variance and recommended approval. Follow-
ing discussion and upon motion duly made (Igo) and seconded (Birkebak), the Variance was unanimously
granted. A copy of the variance shall be retained in the Clerk's files..
A copy of the 1st Quarter Recycling Report was distributed, a copy of which is attached hereto as.
Exhibit"B". Discussion then followed with no action taken.
Mr: Birkebak then presented the Minutes of the Contract Law Enforcement Group for 21 March 1996
and discussed several issues germane to the minutes. A copy of the minutes is retained in the Contract Law
Enforcement Book on file with Council Member. Birkebak and the City Clerk. The Council directed the Clerk.
to request additional speed controls on Scheuneman Road and monitoring of the stop signs on Otter Lake
Road.
Discussion then followed regarding the problem with the deer population. The Clerk indicated the
DNR will work with the City in establishing appropriate herd counts and removal of some portion of the
current herd. The project will be assigned and a completion date will be established,
The Noise Abatement report prepared by Assistant Clerk Ward was then presented and is attached
hereto as Exhibit "C". Implementation of the process will commence in May and positive results will
hopefully be achieved in June. In support of the effort and upon motion duly made (Igo) and seconded.
(Nielsen), Resolutions No, 96-10 and No. 96-11, copies of which is attached hereto as Exhibits "D" and
"E" were unanimously adopted.
Clerk Magnuson then presented a survey being conducted by Ramsey County investment services and
their interest in possibly combining with local jurisdictions to create a larger portfolio to enhance the return
to all parties. The Clerk indicated he would return the completed survey and await further communication
from the County.
Clerk Magnuson then reported on the Ramsey County Radon Education Program. The Council noted
that this was old news and felt support was unnecessary.
The Clerk then noted the June 3rd meeting of the Ramsey County Charter Commission.
Discussion then followed regarding 1996 Septage Inspections with no action taken.
The Treasurer's Report, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "F", and indicating a balance
in the General Fund of $51,637.40 and in the Sewer Fund of $33,592.41 was, upon motion duly made
(Birkebak) and seconded (Nielsen), unanimously approved.
Payment of bills totaling $6,269.22 and attached hereto as Exhibit "G" was, upon motion duly made
(Nielsen) and seconded (Birkebak), unanimously approved.
The next meeting of the City Council will be on Monday, 20 May 1996 at 7:00 pm.
There being no further business and upon motion duly made (Birkebak) and seconded (Nielsen), the
meeting was adjourned at 8:07 pm.
AUTHORED: 16 April 1996
APPROVED: 20 May 1996
ATTEST:
Frederic C. Magnuson
City Clerk
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ATTEST:
Paul R. Emeott
Mayor