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MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER, 2004
The September, 2004 regular meeting of the City Council of the City .of Gem Lake wascalled toorder by Mayor.
Emeott on Monday, 20 September 2004, at 7:03 PM in the first floor meeting room of Tousley. Ford. Mayor Emeott,
Councilors lgo, Birkebak, Bosak and Watson, Clerk Magnuson, and Special Counsel Ben Johnson were present. Also
present were Richard Yadeau, Andre Yadeau, Mary Yadeau and Gretchen Swomley.
Following Mayor Emeott's request for additions, deletions, or corrections, the following actions were taken: 1)
unanimous approval of the. Minutes for the 16 August 2044 City Council meetingas presented .on Motion by .Bosak,
Second by Watson; 2) unanimous approval of the: Minutes for the 07 September 2004 Specia] City Council meeting as
presented on Motion by Watson,. Second by Birkebak;; 3) unanimous approval .of the City Council Meeting Agenda as.
amended: for 20 September 2004 on Motion by Birkebak, Second by Bosak.
Magnusonthen presented General Announcements.
Magnuson thenreported on concerns expressed by Ramsey County fire chiefs regarding the absence of adequate
communal channels on the 800 Mhz system and Mr. Kirkwold's non -response to their comments. Also, discussion of
costs continueto be an issue as to what the impact will be on contract cities budgets. Finally, a recent dramatic spike.
insurance costs for Ramsey County sheriffs continue to be a concern.
Magnuson also reported on communications frombusiness residents Barnett Chrysler and Tousley Ford regarding
two accidents at County Road E and Highway 61 in oneday in mid -August. Both business residents support.
reconstruction efforts for safety reasons.
Magnuson then reported on conversations with Bill Short of White Bear Township regarding a Joint Polling Place.
and Town Hall as well as water_ Mayor EMeott also noted hehas had conversations with Mark Burch of White Bear
Lake regarding city water and White Bear Lake's interest in supplying same.
Magnuson reported an the. State.. Primary Election noting only 15 voters (including 3 judges) participated in the
processrepresenting only 5.6% of the City's registered voters. Magnuson also noted that the Polling Place graciously
provided by Tousley Fordworked well and was fully staffed as required by Ramsey County Elections and the Secretary
of State.
Magnuson then reported on City electioncandidate filings. Paul R. Emeott has applied for election for the office
of Mayor as incumbent. and Thomas F. Rasmussen and Hugh K. Schilling havefiled for the. City Council seats to be
vacated by Igo and Birkebak:
Motion by. Igo, Second by Watson to approve inclusion of the NPDES fees of $501acre disturbed. and $250.00..
minimum in the 2004 fee schedule.
Motion by Igo, Second by Watson to adopt Resolution No. 2004-18 empowering the City Clerk to apply for a
Ramsey County "Score Grant" was unanimously approved.
Motion byIgo, Second by Birkebakto adopt Resolution .No. 2004-19 approving issuance of an Interim Use Permit
for operation of an open storage lot to LaundervilIe. Towing with conditions as recommended by the. Planning.
Commission was unanimously approved.
Motion by Igo, Second by Bosak to empower the City Clerk to advise the Ramsey County Division of Emergency
Management of Gem Lake's desire to join with Ramsey County in preparing and maintaining a Disaster Mitigation Plan
was unanimously approved.
Mr. Johnson was then recognized and spoke on process for issuance of bonds to follow. He recommended use of
a financial advisor to insure. Gem Lake's best result and indicated more resolution would be forthcoming as part o#the
process. Motion by Bosak, Second. by Watson to adopt Resolution No. 2004-21 providing for the issuanceand sale of
General Obligation Improvement Bonds for Public Improvement Project No_ 2004-01 and empowering the City Clerk
to contract witha financial advisor of his choosing to assist in the processwas unanimously approved.
Motion by Igo, Second by Bosakto adopt Resolution. No. 2004-22 empowering the Mayor and City Clerk to enter
into: a Joint Powers Agreement with Ramsey County and the City of Vadnais Heights to provide cost sharing of design
services to be provided by SEH, Inc. For the reconstruction attic intersection at County Road E and Highway 61 was
unanimously approved.
Mrs. Swomley was recognized and indicated she continues to have grave concerns regarding the use of adjacent
property owned, or at !east occupied, by Joe Thury. Magnuson noted that Mrs. Swomley identified removal of survey
stakes 3 years ago and has now had the property resurveyed with the intent of installing a fence. The fencing effort is,
however, stalled by the presence of Thury's storage of junk on her property. Mr. and Mrs. Swomley are seeking
intervention by the City to resolve the storage of junk by Thury on both his and their property.
Mrs. Swomley also asked for additional speed enforcement along Goose Lake Road and offered her property as a
place for the deputies to set up. Council also felt additional use of the Smart Cart would be prudent and asked the City
Clerk to contact the Sheriff regarding both issues.
Mayor Emeott then advised he has ordered the Clerk to be the sole source of documents in the matter of Mr.
Hansen's annexation proceedings, to record all requests for information, charge for all searches and record duplication,
and refer all requests for comment to the Mayor.
Motion by Igo, Second by Watson to approve accounts payable totaling $ 39,366.43 and to accept the September
Treasurer's Report as prepared by Cobian and indicating a balance in the General Fund of $53,384.52 and in the Sewer
Fund of $34,828.33 was unanimously approved.
The next meeting of the Gem Lake City Council is scheduled for 18 October 2004. No conflicts were noted.
Magnuson then requested the Council change the November meeting date from Monday, 15 November2004 to Monday,
08 November 2004 to provide for timely canvassing of election results in accordance with State statutes. Motion by Igo,
Second by Birkebak to change the meeting date as requested was unanimously approved.
Magnuson then advised of the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the (proposed) minor
subdivision of Richard and Mary Yadeau with conditions and subject to receipt of certain revisions and additions to their
original submittal. Magnuson reported that the documents were only received this day at 4:00 PM and inadequate time
for review, comment and inclusion in this meeting agenda were provided. Mr. Igo asked if Magnuson felt the documents
were in order to which Magnuson responded that he would need at least one additional hour of review and a site visit
to so determine. Mr. Igo then asked if this could be performed in the next two days to which Magnuson responded in
the affirmative. Mr. Igo stated that it was the intent of the Council to serve the residents of the community in the best
spirit of cooperation possible. Igo then suggested the meeting be continued for not more than two days to provide
Magnuson time to complete review and site visit and advise Council of recommended action was unanimously approved.
There being no further business at 8:15 PM, the meeting was continued pending receipt of the Clerk's
recommendation on the Yadeau (proposed) subdivision on Motion by Igo, Second by Birkebak and unanimous vote.
On 21 September 2004, Magnuson in his capacity as Zoning Co -Administrator completed a site visit verifying
Goose Lake Road access position and placement of iron monuments. On 22 September 2004, Magnuson similarly
reviewed Dr. Yadeau's submission, found additional details needed and advised Yadeau. Dr. Yadeau delivered revised
documents on 22 September 2004 which Magnuson declared complete. Magnuson then drafted Resolution No. 2004-23
and forwarded same via email to the City Council for consideration. Mr_ Igo agreed to author Resolution No. 2004-23
and Dr. Birkebak supported the effort which became adopted following receipt of electronic voting of all in favor and
none opposed.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
AUTHORED: 23 September 2004
APPROVED: 18 October 2004
ATTIS�1
Frederi
City Clerk
ATTEST:
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Paul R. Emend
Mayor
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CITY OF GEM LAKE
MINUTES OF SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER, 2004
Having been duly published In the White Bear Press, the City's official newspaper, a Special Meeting of the City
Council of the City of Gem Lake was called to.orde.r by Mayor Emeott on Tuesday, 07 September 2004, :at 7;00.PNi
in the .first floor meeting room of Tousley Ford. Mayor Eineott, Councilors Bosak, Birkebak and. Watson, Clerk
Magnuson, Planning Alternate Chairman Lindner were present. Also present were Richard Yadeau; Mary Yadeau,.Andre
Yadeau,. Daniel Ku;tin, Connie Kunin, Jay.Bazooband and. Erwin Lingitz.
Motion by Bosak, Second by Birkebak toamend agenda -to includeconsideration of Resolution No. 2004-17 was
unanimously approved. Motion by Bosak, Second by Birkebak to approve agenda as amended was unanimously
approved.
Magnuson reported that proper notice of this Special Meeting had been published in the White Bear Press as Public
Notice No. 2004-26 on 01 September 2004 as follows:
CITY OF GEAI LAKE.
NOTICE OF SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETIN(.
1'Itc..Gcin Fake: City'Council willhold a special meeting
on 07 September 2004 ill the first Iloor meeting room. of
'Fouslcy Lord located at 1493 East County Road."E" in
Gem Lake,Ramsey County; MN. The sole agenda item.
of the special meeting will he to review and award
contracts for t'uhlic Improvement.Projecl No. 2004-01
and to atithorire the Mayor atld Clerk to execute said
ecintracls on.bclial!'dithe .City.
ss//Frederiic C. Magpnson, City Clerk
Magnuson then presented correspondence from City Engineer John Parotti dated 27`August 2004 showing the six
(6) bids received for Public Improvement Project No. 2004-0Iand indicating Belair Excavating, Inc.. of New Brighton,
MN as the low bidden at $501,789.92. Parotti also states that Belair has sufficient understanding of the project and
equipment to perform the project and havethe financial ability to complete the project. Based upon the recommendation
of the City Engineer, Motion by Birkebak, Second by Bosak to adopt Resolution No. 2004-16, a resolution accepting.
the hid o f Belair Excavating, Inc. Of New Brighiton, MN for. construction of Gem Lake Public Improvement Project No.
2004-01 and empowering the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into contractual agreements for completion of said project
subject to review and recommendation of such.. contracts by the City Engineer and City Attorney was .unanimously
approved.
Following discussion, Motion by Bosak and Second by Birkebakto adopt Resolution No, .2004-17, a resolution
opposing a petition being considered by the City Council of the City. of Vadnais Heights by Bryan M. Hansen for
concttnrent detachment of real property currently located in the City of Gem Lake and annexation to the City of Vadnais
Heights, was unaniniously approved.
The next. meeting .of the Gem Lake. City Council. is schedtiled for 20. September 2004.
`i"liere.being no further business at 7:08. PM, Motion by Igo:and Second by Watson to adjourn was unanirnotisly
approved. Mayor Erncott.dec.lared the proceedings adjourned.
AIJ'I'HO.RED: 09 September 2004
APPROVED: 20 September 2004
ATTEST: ATTEST:
Frederic C..11 gnoi
City Clerk Mayor
Pau . Elneatt -
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