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MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY, 2005.
The ;luly, 2005 regular nieeting'of the City Council of the, City of Gem Lake was called to order by Acting Mayor.
Bosak on. Monday,. 18 July 2005;. at.7:00 PM in the first [loot- meeting room of Tousley Ford. Acting Mayor Bosak,
Councilors Watson, Schilling and Rasmussen and Clerk Magnuson were present. Also present.. were; Planning Vice
Chairman. Lindner, and Gretchen and Dale Swoinley.
Following Acting Mayor Bosak's request for additions, deletions, or corrections, the following actions were taken:.
1) unanimous: approval of the Minutes ofthe20.June 2005 City Council meeting as presented on Motion by Schilling,
Second by Watson; 2) unanimous: approval of the City Council. Meeting Agenda for 18 July 2005 as amended on Motion
by Watson, Second by Rasmussen.
Mr. Magnuson then tirade General Announcements..
Mr, Lindner then reported due to the absence ofa quorum, the Planning Commission was unable to convene on 05
July 2005. With that, Vice Chairman Lindner and. Mrs.. Swornley discussed her version of amendments proposed. for
Section 15 or Ordinance No. 43 related to signs.
Magnuson then reported that three (3) public hearings have been scheduled before the Planning Commission on 02..
August 2005 to consider proposed amendments to Ordinances 43 (Zoning) and 58 (Subdivision) and to consider
Ordinance No. 69H .(Animal Control).
The County .E!Highwvay 61 project has beenslowed by the shut down at the State. Final approvals weresimply
delayed due to absenceof staff to perform the function..RamseyCounty is still confident the project can be completed
during the 2005 construction season.
Motion by Bosak, Second by Rasmussen to empower Emeott and Magnuson to negotiate additional conditions with
Belair Excavating regarding concerns of the City Engineer over the sewer system and delayed completion of road
building was unanimously approved.
Magnuson presented the Second Quarter Recycling Report with no action taken.
Magnuson reported that a resolution request .supporting .the JPA to maintain VLAWMO would be forthcoming for
consideration in August.
Magnuson reported on Mr. Eklin's attempts to resolvethe failing septic system at 1367 East County Road E and
Mr. Eldin's recommendations tothe owner and the City. As this findingdates back to October, 2004, adequate time for
owner repairs has passed. Motion by Watson, Second by Rasmussen. empowering Magnuson to utilize any and all the
various remedies found in Ordinance No. 67 to pursue resolutionof the matter.
Motion by Bosak, Second by Schilling to approve thefeasibility study proposal presented by SEH for 200E street
improvements with the: added condition that cost estimates for installation ofinfrastructure for city water and sewer be
included wasunanimously approved.
Magnuson reported. on the Joint Town Hall Project indicating property. acquisition was. nearly complete and Mr.
Short and Mr. Magnuson would discuss. how next to proceed.
Mr. Schilling.presented a draft public notice regarding dutch. elm disease l]efeels should be delivered in the City:
Magnuson noted that:a newsletter: is due for.the second half of the year and this.couid be included in same. Mi-. Lindner
asked that the history project also .be. sited. Other topics include street improvements. for 2006., joint town hall project,
bike trails discussions, coyote sightings & warnings,. and a quick financial overview of funded projects; Magnuson
indicated he would work on same.
Motion by Schilling, Second by. Watson to schedule a City Council workshop for 22:August 2005 starting at 6:00
pm. Mi'. Schilling offered his board rooin to providefor more open ended discussion.. Magnuson indicated he would
checkon procedures with the City Attorney and advise.
Mrs. Swomley inquired about procedures for obtaining permits to install an elevator in. their home. Magnuson
directed her to Mr. Zepper, the Senior Building Official.
Motion by Watson and second by Schilling to accept the June Treasurer's Reports as prepared by Cobian which
indicate balances in the General Fund of $105,131.17, in the Sewer Fund of $31,724.42, in the Capital Projects Fund
of $124.442.67, and in the Gem Lake Bond Debt Service Fund of $26,868.85 were unanimously approved. Accounts
Payable for June/July totaling $16,571.29 was unanimously approved.
The next meeting of the Gem Lake City Council is scheduled for 15 August 2005. A City Council Workshop will
also be scheduled for 6:00 PM on 22 August 2005 with the location to be determined and published. There being no
further business, Motion by Schilling, Second by Watson to adjourn at 8:25 PM was unanimously approved.
AUTHORED: 21 June 2005
APPROVED: 18 July 2005
ATTEST:
ATTEST:
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Frederic C`h4re uson Paul R. Emeotr
City Clerk Mayor
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