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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994 03-28 CC MINUTESMINUTES . OF MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL OF CITY. OF GEM LAKE The March meeting of the City Council of the City of Gem Lake was called to order on Monday, 28 March 1994, at 7:42 p.m. in the first. floor meeting room of Tousley Ford. Mayor Emeott, Councilmembers Niel- sen, Igo, Birkebak, and McPhillips, Clerk Magnuson, and Treasurer Nord- strom were present. Also present were Gem Lake residents Rick Bosak,, Keith Klemz, Giovanna Leiep, Tony Carlson, Gordon Kordosky, and Vern Grundhoffer. The:minutes-of the 28 February 1994 City Council. Meeting were, upon motion duly made and seconded, unanimously approved. Mayor Emeott then indicated that there has been no Meeting of the Gem Lake Planning Commission. Ms. Nielsen then reported that release of results of the I-35E Corridor Study were expected at the March meeting of the group. The Recycling Report for February, 1994 was not presented and will be provided at the April meeting. Mr. Magnuson then reported that the Contract Cities Law Enforcement group has purchased a radar unit called the SMART SYSTEM to assist in traffic speed management within the contract cities. Councilmembers reported having already seen the unit in operation in the City. Mayor Emeott requested the Clerk request a meeting with Commander Bergeron to discuss further Gem Lake involvement in the Traffic Deputy. A copy of the memo regarding this effort is contained in the law enforcement file in the Clerk's office. The Clerk then reported that a meeting to review Goose Lake Road and Otter Lake Road signs with Dan Solar, Ramsey County Engineer, for improvements and additions has been scheduled for Monday 04 April 1994 at 3:1:0pm.. Mayor Emeott and CouncilmemberBirkebak agreed to attend the meeting and discuss the City's concerns and perceived needs. Mayor Emeott will report on the meeting in April. Mayor Emeott then presented results of the public hearing convened earlier this: date and the final revision of Proposed Ordinance No. 64 reviewed in December, January, and February. After discussion of com- ments received and upon motion duly made (McPhillips} and seconded (Birkebak), Proposed Ordinance No. 6:4 was unanimously adopted and placed in effect. Relative to Septic Inspections, the Clerk advised he has ordered a new voter registration list for Gem Lake from Ramsey County to finalize the data base for inspections to begin in late April or early May. The Clerk is also investigating a report from Ramsey County Property Taxa- tion regarding property ownership, PIN # and street address in the City. Mr. Magnuson then reported on State legislation regarding annex-- ation amendments to current legislation: 1 Mr. Magnuson then reported on LGA/HACA cuts in state aid to cities. Discussion then followed regarding the efforts of the post office and specifically the carrier who delivers the south side of the City. It was suggested that he be identified and that the efforts of both the post office and the carrier named be applauded in the form of a public commendation. The Clerk will follow up. The Clerk then reported on hisdiscussion of White Bear Lake's attempts to convert the BN railway toa bike/hiking path. A memo from. Mayor Emeott t❑ Jim Robinson supporting the effort was presented and is attached hereto as Exhibit "A". The Treasurer's Report, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "E" and indicating a balance in the General Fund of $78,551.45 and in the Sewer :F.und of $30,6.57.27 was, upon Motion duly made and. seconded, unanimously approved. Payment of bills totaling $7,785.:.54, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "C, wasunanimously approved with amendments changing Sewer Fund Claim #1096 to #1097. There being no further business, the meeting was, upon motion duly made and seconded, adjourned at 8:40 pm. DATED 29 March 1994 2 Frederic C. Magnuson, City Clerk.