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MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST, 2005
The August, 2005 regular nieeting ofthe City Council of the City of Gem Lake was called to order by Mayor Emeott
on Monday, 15 August 2005, at 7; 17 PM in the first flow meeting room of Tousley Ford. Mayor Emeott, Councilors
Bosak, Schilling and Rasmussen and Clerk Magnusonwere present. Also present were, Mr. Hoeschler and Mr. Lindner
ofthe Planning Commission, Jennifer Klennert orWaste Management, Gretchen and Dale Swotnley, Mary Bauer of the
Pioneer Press, Heather Arens as Court Reporter. for McNulty, Rick Rosow as. Attorney fore McNulty,. Roger Anderson
as Engineer for McNulty, Jim McNulty, Felicity Fruken of McNulty, Cheryl Granlund, and. Bryan I-Iansen,.
Following Mayor Eineott's request for additions, deletions, or corrections,: the following actions were taken; 1)
unanimous approval of the Minutes of the 18 July2005 City Council meeting as presented on Motion by Bosak; Second
by Schilling; 2) unanimous approval of the City Council Meeting Agenda. for 15 July 2005 as amended on Motion by
Schilling, Second by Rasmussen.
Mr. Magnuson then made General Announceinents.
Mr. Hoesehler was recogit i ze d and reported t h a t th ree (3) public hearingswere held be t ore the Planning C o iri ni i s s i o n
:on 02. Augaist`2005. to consider proposed atnendtnents to Ordinances 43 :(Zoning).and 58 (Subdivision) and to consider
proposed Ordinance No. 69 (Animal Control). Referencing his Minutes ofthe hearings, Mi-. Hoeschler reported on the
essence of continents: received. Regarding proposed changes to Ordinance No. 43F, Mr. Hoeschler stated that the
Planning Commission voted unanimously to send forth recomniendations in the form ofResolution No. 2005-16 to adopt
changes proposed in document.:".CJrdindnce No. 43G Redline".except that Section 15 changesare withdrawn pending
further review by the Planning Commission and acknowledginentof the two (2) year period duringwhich Mr. McNulty's
development would not be subject to the changes.. Regarding proposed changes to Ordinance No. 58A, Mr. 1-loeschler
stated that the Planning Coinmission voted unanimously to send forth reconmiendations inthe: form of Resolution No:
2005-17. toadopt changesproposed in document "0rdinastce No..i{13 Redline" except that in definitions regarding ;set-
backs,. the term " uiiprovenienl.s" was replaced with.` 1S7S rind structures".. Regarding adoption.of proposed Ordinance
No. 69, Draft 1, Mr. Hoeschler reported thatthe matter has been held over as a few minor inconsistencies need to be
addressed and that the: Planning Cotnmissi.on will make a final review, incorporate public comments from 02 August
2005.and send the matter forth for consideration by the City. Council in September.
Magnuson then reported on a pending application for variance by Granlund with no action. taken. Mrs. Granlund
then. handed their application to the Clerk for processing.
Magnuson :then reported on Scheuneran Road stating road work is near completion and discussion of the sewer
system concerns needs tobe addressed so the projectcan be completed, the potential defect issueresolved to the mutual
satisfaction ofthe parties, the, contractor paid, and assessment hearings scheduled.
Magnusonthen reported the Highway 61 /County Road E improvementproject continues to be delayed due to the
State shutdown. Magnuson has left it that Ramsey Countywill advise forward movement,
Magnuson reported that he has heard positive conversation regarding his proposal to Ramsey County to extend
Goose Lake Road eastward along what appears to be an active easement through to Hoffman Road. installing stop signs
on northand south bound Otter Lake Road and closing. the Scheunernan Road connection to Hoffman Road. A copy of
his Ietter to. Mr. Haider at Ramsey County Public Works was distributed to the Council.
Magnuson reported that he has been advised White Bear Township has successfully acquired the. Cartier property
for the:.Coniimtnity Hall Projeet and will begin theenvironmental work in the near future, A joint meeting with the.: White
Beni' Township Board of: Supervisors its ill Most likely .be appropriateto appoint an oversight committee to begin work
onthe project.
Magnuson. reported he .and Mayor Emeott met with SEH:regarding city water. .Magn uson will meet next week.to
discuss. tlie matter with City Engineer Mark Burchand will report back to the Council.
Magnuson reported he has advised city engineer Parotti of the Council's desire to hiclude sewer and water in the
200.6.street improventent plan feas.ability study and ihat Parotti has responded affirmatively,
Ms. Klennert was then recognized. She advised Waste Management has purchased E-Z Recycling and that her firm
is committed to honor all E-Z contracts, providingservice as required. Discussion followed regarding materials to be
collected and the benefits of every other week service versus l `° and 3'' weeks:. Magnuson. asked Ms. Klennert to confirm
in writing her attestations regarding contractual fulfillment, service, reporting, contacts, etc.
Motion by Rasmussen, Second by Bosak to adopt Resolution No. 2005-13, a resolution approving participation in
the county wide emergency operations plan prepared by .Ramsey County was unanimously approved with all present
voting Aye.
Motion by Bosak, Second by Schilling to adopt Resolution No, 2005-14 designating the National Incident.
Management System as the basis for all incident management in the City Of Gern Lake was unanimously approved with
all present voting Aye.
Motion by Schilling, Second by Rasmussen to adopt resolution No. 200545 promoting the use of Intrastate Mutual -
A id Agreements was unanimously approved with all present voting Aye.
Motion by Bosak, Second by. Schilling to adopt Resolution No. 2005-16 amending. Ordinance No. 43F based upon
Planning Commission recommendations was then discussed. Mr. Rosow was recognized, delivered written objections
to the amendments and: stated that he felt the greater restrictiveness of amendments to the -zoning ordinance failed to
acknowledge the spirit ofthe Developer's Agreement and Resolution approving the preliminary plat. Mr. Andersonwas
recognized. delivered written objec1ion to the amendments and cited several areas of concern regarding Section 17
indicatingthe regulations of several sub -sections are far more restrictive than the MPCA Phase II permit requirements
and could adversely affect severalof the Hillary Farm lots. Mr. McNulty also made comments regarding building height
provisions and the plan review. Mr. I-Ioeschler then asked Mr. Anderson if he would he willing to consult with the
Planning Commission regarding Section 17. Following. discussion, Mr. Bosak withdrew his Motion and Mr'_ Schilling
withdrew his Second.. Mayor Ellicott then turned the matter hack to the Planning Commission and asked that they make
further amendments per this evenings discussion and tabled the matter to the 19 September 2005.
Motion by Schilling, Second byBosak to adopt Resolution No. 2005-17 amending Ordinance No. 58A based upon
Planning Commission recommendations was then discussed. Mr. Hansen spoke to making sure that in due process the
city is fundamentally fair, He also asked that the. elected officials (City Council only) maketime to meet with him to
discuss the development of Ills property on County Road E. Mr. Rosow then spoke and noted that, based upon changes
incorporated,. the McNulty team had no objections to the amendments, following. discussion, Resolution No, 2005-17
gasunanimously approved with all present. voting Aye.
Mayor Emeottthen explained the situation at VLAWMO, indicating -the JPA extension ends on 31 :December2005.
He further noted Gem Lake's adoption of a resolution in support of continuing the .]PA if an acceptable budget.: could.
be produced and agreed upon. Based upon thebudget submitted, Gem Lake's portion will be. $7,930 versus our current
expenditure of $1,884 (-4,21 x current), If the JPA. is merged into RWIvIWD;:itis likely that the budgeted amount for
Geri Lake residents will be closer to $20.000 (410.62 x current). Motion by Rasmussen,. Second by Schilling to adopt:
Resolution No. 2005-18 based upon VLAWMO recommended language :was then :discussed. Mr. Anderson indicated
he felt VLAWMO was a very viablealternative to RWMWD and that they had performed exceptionally for McNulty's
development. Following. discussion, Resolution No. 2005-17 was unanimously approved with all present voting. Aye.
Motion by Bosak and second by Schilling to accept the July Treasurer's. Reports as prepared by Cobian which
indicate balances in the General Fund of $ i:l 1,338.56, in the Sewer Fund of $34,861.1 I, in the Capital Projects Fund
of $1 19,582.05., and in the Gem Lake Bond Debt Service Fund of $10,727.81 were unanimously approved, Magnuson
notedthe first payment on the Sclieuneman Road bond has been made in accordance with the terms of the agreement.
Accounts Payable for July/August totaling $23,067.03 was unanimously approved. Magnuson also reported that he has
received notice from Mirinesota Revenue that Gem Lake will receive local government aid (LGA) in 200E totaling
S2,652:
Discussion of Mr. Magnuson's proposed 2006 budget of$233,000 followed. Following discussion and review, Mr.
Sohn ling.recommended a 3% salary increase for City officials offset in 800 mhz for fire, a $10,000 increase in staff and
legal for the City Hall project and a $7,000 bringing the total preliminary budget to. $250,000, Based on license fees and
other anticipated income, the budget would require a property tax levy of $242,000. Motion by Schilling, Second by
Bosak to approve a preliminary200G budget o.f$250,000 and a property tax levy of $242,000 was unanimously approved
with all present voting Aye.
The: Gem Lake City Council workshop is scheduled for 6:00 pm at the Nexen.Group Building, 560 Oak Grove
Rirk.Way in Vtidriais Heights, notice of which will appear in the 17 August 2005 edition of the White Bear Press. 'the
'text regular meeting of the Gem: [lake. City Council is scheduled for 19 September 2005.
There being no further business, Motion by Schilling, Second byRastnussen to adjourn at 9:47 PM -was unanimously
approved with all present voting Aye.
AUTHORED: _10 August 2005
APPROVED: '19 Septe riher2005
ATTEST:
Frederic. C.
City Clerk
ATTEST:
Paul R. E'meott
Mayor
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