HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996 08-19 CC MINUTESMINUTES OF MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL
OF CITYOF GEM LAKE
August, 1996
The August meeting of the City Council of the City of Gem Lake was called to order by Mayor
Emeott on Monday, 19 August 1996, at 7:03 p.m, in the first floor meeting room of Tousley Ford: Mayor
Emeott, Council Members Birkebak and Nielsen, Treasurer Nordstrom, and Clerk Magnuson were present.
Also present was Mr. Mike Gerner.
Following Mayor Erneott's request for additions, deletions, or corrections of minutes distributed to
the Council and questions thereto, the minutes of the 18 July 1996 Public Hearing were, upon motion duly
made (Nielsen) and seconded (Birkebak), unanimously approved as presented.
Following Mayor Emeott's request for additions, deletions, or corrections of minutes distributed to
the Council and questions thereto, the minutes of the 18 July 1996.City Council Meeting were, upon motion
duly made (Birkebak) and seconded (Nielsen), unanimously approved as amended.
Following Mayor Emeott's request for additions, deletions, or corrections to the Agenda as
distributed to the Council, the Agenda for 19 August 1996 was, upon motion duly made (Nielsen) and
seconded (Birkebak) unanimously approved as presented,
Mayor Emeott then reported on the progress by the Planning Commission on the Comprehensive
Municipal Plan and other matters before the Planning Commission as contained in Mr. Gardner's letter to
Mayor Emeott dated 06 August 1996, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A". Mayor :Emeatt.
requested that the Clerk consider a Concept Hearing for business district water to be held on 16 September
1996. Magnuson also was asked to further explore sales tax funding of the project.
Relative to the 1997 Livable Communities Act, the matter died due to lack of a motion to participate.
Relative to Mr. Gerner's site plan and based upon the Planning Commission's recommendation and
upon motion duly made (Birkebak) and seconded (Nielsen), the site plan was unanimously approved with.
conditions as set forth in Mr, Gardner's letter to Mayor Emeott dated 06 August 1996 plus verification to
the City of a lease from BN Railroad. Mr. Gerner's objection to no retail on this site were noted and over
ruled,
Magnuson then reported that Barnett and Tousley have voluntarily reduced on site paging volumes
and directions to the satisfaction of the Zoning Administrator.
Magnuson then reported that notice to Leuthard of violations was forthcoming.
Magnuson then reported on filling by Joe Thury at 1400 Goose Lake Road without a Special Use.
Permit. Magnuson will continue to monitor the situation and advise as necessary.
Magnuson then reported that he and Mr. Gardner met with Donn Christopherson, formerly of SEH,
as potential professional zoning administrator. Mr. Christopherson appears to be well qualified to meet the.
city's needs but must check his position relative to a non -compete agreement with. SEH. Magnuson will
pursue.
Birkebak then requested that the city develop an ordinance prohibiting the use of off -road dirt bikes
and related equipment in the city due to problems in several areas including the BN tracks.
Magnuson then reported on street maintenance projects No. 96-01 and No. 96-02, stating completion
would be prior to the next meeting, Following the report and upon motion duly made (Birkebak) and
seconded (Nielsen), Improvement No. 96-01 was approved for assessment. Also, upon motion duly made.
(Nielsen) and seconded (Birkebak), Improvement No, 96-02 was approved for assessment
Mayor Emeott reported that Septic.Inspections should be complete by early September.
Magnuson then reported on pending deregulation of utilitylelectric companies based upon a letter
from NSP, a copy of which is retained in the NSP file,.
Following discussion regarding the Suburban Rate Authority, a copy of which is attached hereto as
Exhibit "B", the matter died due to a lack of motion.
aside.
Following discussion and in the absence of a motion, a Resolution to Meredith Cable TV was set
Magnuson then reported he continues to pursue acquisition of the Ayde property.
Discussion of the deer problem lead to a request that Magnuson discuss the problem with the DNR
and advise the council.
Budget and levy discussions were postponed until the September meeting.
Magnuson reminded the council of pending elections and filing dates.
The Treasurer's Report, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "C" and indicating a balance
in the General Fund of'$71,385.67 and in the Sewer Fund of $42,011.97 was, upon motion duly made
(Birkebak) and seconded (Nielsen), unanimously approved.
Payment of bills totaling $7,667:83 and attached hereto as Exhibit "D was, upon motion duly made
(Nielsen) and seconded (Birkebak), unanimously approved.
There being no further business and upon motion duly made (Birkebak) and seconded (Nielsen), the
meeting was adjourned at 8:55 pm.
AUTHORED: 16 September 1996
APPROVED: 16 September 1996
ATTEST: ATTEST:
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Frederic C. . son Paul R. Emeott
City Clerk Mayor
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