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CITY OF GEM LAKE MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY, 2004 The February; 2004 meeting of the City Council of the City of. Gem Lake wascalled to order by Mayor Emeott on Monday, 23 February2004, at 8:45 PM in the first floor meeting room of Tousley Ford. Council Members Watson, Igo,. Birkebak and Bosak, and Clerk Magnuson were present. Also present were several members of the community, Bryaii Hansen and representatives of the 1" Evangelical Free Church of Maplewood. Following Mayor Emeott's request for additions, deletions, or corrections, the following actions were taken:. 1) unanimous approval ofthe City Council Meeting Minutes for 20 January 2004.as presented onmolion by Watson, second by Igo; and, 2) unanimous approval of the City Council Meeting Agenda as presented for 23 February 2004on motion by igo, second by 13irkehak. Magnuson then presented General Announcements. Magnuson thenreported on the Leuthard,.Scruggs and Wallin notices of violation and efforts to abate satne. Magnuson then identi f led November Meeting Minutes of l-3 5E.CorridorManagement Group and Council confirmed electronic receipt. Magnuson then summarized the Sheriffs. Annual Crime Report and the Council acknowledged receipt of minutes. of the Sheriff's January meeting. The report will be maintained in the Sheriff's files. Magnuson then presented Commissioner Tony 13ennett's response to the petitioners of Otter Lake, Goose Lake and Scheuneman Roads received last year with no action taken. Magnuson then reported he has spoken with Ron Launderville who indicates he has been unable to secure purchase rights to the Leuthard property and, therefore, heis unable to goforward with his development plans. Following Council discussion and upon motion by Igoand second by Watson, the Council voted unanimously (5 Aye / 0 Nay / .0 Abstentions) to deny the Application For :a Special Use Permit submitted. in 2003 by Ron Launderville (a/kla/ Launderville Towing). Magnuson then presented Gardner's Application for Subdivision, stating that this is a minor subdivision which makes sense as the parcel defined to be subdivided istobe attached to the McNulty (Vida Bemis). property and is otherwise land. locked. Both Magnuson and Emeott as Zoning Administrators have approved this subdivision .and. recommend the Council approve same, contingent upon Mr. Gardner filing a final plat with Ramsey County on or before 30 June 2004. Following Council discussion, motion by Bosak andsecond byBirkebakto approve Gardner's Application For Minor Subdivision contingent upon receipt by the City Clerk of verification of filing of final plat with Ramsey County on .or before 30 June 2004 was unanimously approved. Motion by Bosak, second by Igoto approve Accounts Payable for January/February as prepared by Magnuson and totaling.$19,849.88 was unanimously approved.: Motion by Bosak, Second by ]goto accept the January Treasurer's Report as prepared by Cobian and indicating a balance in. the General Fund of $71,714.65and in the Sewer Fund of S44,674.57 was unanimously approved. Mayor Emeott then recognized the representatives .of the 1" Evangelical Free Church who presented an overview of their desire to purchase the Hansen property (LDB) and build a new (mega) church indicatingthey would need several variances and approvals to move forward, Following questions, MMlayor.Fmeott inhis capacity as Zoning Administrator presented his written comments which are: attached and will be retained in the file for the :Hairsen'property. Following discussion, the Council consensus was that the matter be referred to the. Planning Commission for consideration prior to Council consideration. Page 1 of 2