The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About07 CC JULY 1998 MINUTESCITY OF GEM CARE MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING July, 1998 The July meeting ofthe :City Council of.the .City of Gem Lake was called to order by Mayor Emeott on Monday, 20 July I.998, at 7:17 p.m, in the first floor meeting room of Tousley Ford; .Mayor Emeott, Council Members Birkebak, Kunin,and Igo, Treasurer. Nordstrom, and Clerk Magnuson were present. Also present were Bond Counsel Marianne Reinedios, George Jungman, Candy Dale, Ed Hitchcock, John Fetrow, Deb Irvine, and Randy LaFoy, Following Mayor Eineott's request for additions, deletions, or corrections, the following were unanimously approved as presented: 1) 15 June 1998 Council Minutes on Motion by Igo, Second by Kunin; 2) 20 July 1998 Council Agenda on Motion by Igo,. Second by Birkebak. Magnuson reported that the Walgreen development of Hoffman Corners isno longer being considered. Magnuson also reported that since responding to the Hansen's request for sewer andwater, no additional communication has been received. Magnuson reported on an oil spill at Hoffman Collier reported by Hiniker which has been identified to. the MPCA with, clean-up underway. A copy of the ]MCA correspondence is on file. Discussion of the Watershed Management. Plan was tabled. Regarding current violations, Magnuson reported that most of the Kuchemneister violation has beenabated and a final. inspection is forthcoming. Magnuson reported that the Thury matter of landscaping appears to be making headway, although slowly. Magnusonreported on the Jungman violation. Mr. Jungman was recognized and advised the matter has been resolved and requested an inspection. .Jungman also requested information on what he needsto do to build a pole building on his lot to. which Magnuson respondeda variance would be necessary along with permits to build.. Jungman requested documents necessary. Mr. Magnuson reported on the Fuchs matter stating that clean-up is nearing completion. Magnuson reported on the Granlund matter with no action taken. The reportof the City Engineer and Ramsey County regarding the WB Montessori site plan was presented and reviewed, stipulatingapproval as presented. On motion by Igo. second by Birkebak, execution of the Developer's Agreementby the Mayor or Clerk was unani- mously approvedpresuming approval by the City Attorney. Ms. Remedios was then recognized and she presented documents for executionby the Mayor and. Clerkregarding the Revenue Bond Financing. On motion by Igo, second by Birkebak, execution of all documents was approved with utilization of same regarding the closingof the bond issue contingent upon approval by special counsel Kennedy. On motion by Igo, second by Birkebak, Resolution No. 98-06 regarding WB Montessori Revenue Bonds was unani- mously adopted and is attached hereto as Exhibit "A'.. The second quarter recycling report was presented and reviewed with no action taken. Discussion of alcohol. compliance checks was tabled.to August. A review of the 1998 Ramsey County Property Valuation information followed with no action taken.. Review of 1999. VLAWMO cost participation at $ t;l 17 followed with no action taken. Emeott reported that Comm ission Tony Bennett has. been invited to participate in the August meetingof the City Council with discussion of several matters relative to the City,. including turn backs,.to be included in the discussion. Emeott. requested. state tiled documents for an audit with a.firm he has identified. Birkebak presented a revision.of the 1.999 Law Enforcement Budget.dated.07113198. Page 1 of 2 Nordstrom presented the Treasurer's Report, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "B". and indicating a balance in the City's General Fund of $73,183..13. and in the City's Sewer Fund of $21 ,224.10.:Motion by Igo, second by 13irkebak to: approve report was carried unanimously. Payment of bills for July totaling: $ 14,544.62 and attached hereto as Exhibit "C" was presented. Motion by Birkebak, Second by Kunin to approve payments was carried unanimously. Nordstrom then reported that the Gerner's new building at 3642 Scheuneman Road has been assigned account number 227. The next meeting of the. City Council will be on Monday, 17 August 1998. at 7:00 pm. Mr. Igo indicated he would not be present. There being no further business, the meetingwas adjourned at 8:20 pm on motion by lgo, second by .Birkebak and unanimous vote. AUTHORED: 15 August 1998 APPROVED: 17 August 1998. ATTEST: ATT Frederic C.. • nuso Paul R. Emeott City Clerk Mayor fik: cninutes11998196juin198 Page 2 of. .3L1 7 -24-98 .10 19A P_02 TO: Mayor Paul FROM: Jack Hoeschle DATE: July 22, 1998. R.E: Planning Corn .ion Meeting of July 13, 1998 The Gem Lake Planning Commission met on July 13, 1998, with Jim Lindner , Rick Bosak and l in attendance. We discussed the Hansen request for a joint powers agreement to provide city water and sewer to their property on County Read E. We were not sure how to proceed since we had many questions Concerning the land, the idea and the eventual use proposed. We concluded that the Hansens should present their proposal in heater detail so that we can understand it better and weigh its implications for the city. We also discussed Mr. Lindner's suggestions regarding the rezoning of the small GB district in the northeast cornea of the City. We all agreed with the points made in his earlier letter and we suggest that a public hearing be set to discuss a rezoning from GB to R-4. cc: City Council Planning Commission Fritz Magnuson