HomeMy WebLinkAbout11 CC NOV 1998 MINUTESCITY OF GEM LAKE
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING
November, 1998
The November meeting of the City Council of the City of Gem Lake was called to order by Mayor Emeott on Monday, 23
November 1998, at 7:01 p.m. in the first floor meeting room of Tousley Ford. Mayor Emeott, Council Members Birkebak, Kunin,
Igo, and Nielsen, Treasurer Nordstrom, and Clerk Magnuson were present. Also present was Gem Lake resident Jim Lindner.
Following Mayor Emeott's request for additions, deletions, or corrections, the following were unanimously approved as
presented: 1) 19 October 1998 City Council Minutes as presented on Motion by Kunin, Second by Nielsen; 2) 23 November 1998
City Council Agenda as presented on motion by Igo, Second by Birkebak.
Discussion of SEH's topographical mapping proposal and cost increases attendant thereto was discussed. Magnuson reported
that SEH would now be using data provided by Ramsey County Government Information Systems (GIS) which was completed
in 1996. The cost of using the RCGIS data is approximately $500 higher than the previous proposal and the SEH proposal was
revised to reflect this increase to $19,245. Motion by Igo, Second by Nielsen to approve SEH proposal with a cost cap of $20,000
and also to approve and use Joint Powers Agreement with Ramsey County GIS was unanimously approved.
Discussion of development of an animal ordinance followed with no action taken. Igo agreed to assist in development.
Discussion of crime statistics followed with no action taken.
Discussion of city water to the Hoffman Corner business district followed. Magnuson has advised Hoeschler and SEH that
the project should be moved up in importance. SEH should revisit original plans and estimates. Planning Commission has
prioritized for 1999 completion with Lindner as lead person. The Clerk should work to determine alternative funding vehicles
available (e.g. local sales tax).
On motion by Nielsen, Second by Birkebak and unanimous vote the results of the General Election, attached hereto as Exhibit
"A", were certified as final.
Igo then raised the issue of a City Directory possibly in the form of a refrigerator magnet. Igo indicated he would pursue
development and advise of costs. General consensus was favorable.
The Council then requested that, as a matter of policy and commencing in 1999, all building permits should be issued through
the Clerk's office. The Clerk was advised to speak with Mr. Arend about how to handle this procedurally. Following implementa-
tion, a monthly report to the Council shall be included on each agenda.
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 $42,685.06 and in the City's Sewer Fund of $27,051.32. Motion by Igo, Second by Kunin to approve
the report was unanimously approved.
Payment of bills for August totaling $ 10,478.19 and attached hereto as Exhibit "C" was presented. Motion by Igo, Second
by Kunin to approve payments was unanimously approved.
The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, 21 December 1998.There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned
at 9:07 pm on motion by Birkebak, second by Nielsen and unanimous vote.
AUTHORED: 15 December 1998
APPROVED: 21 December 1998
ATTEST:
Frederic C. Magn
City Clerk
ATTEST:
Paul R. Emeott
Mayor
file: in nutes1I998\100novm98
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