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Home My WebLink About2005 09-15 CCMINUTESCITY OF GEM LAKE MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER, 2005 The September, 2005 regular meeting of the City Council of the: City of Gem Lake was called to order by Mayor I tnentt on Monday, 19 September 2005,.at 7:05 PM in the first floor meeting room of'fousley Ford. Mayor Emeott, Councilors Bosak, Schilling, Watson and Rasmussen and Clerk Magnuson were present: Also present were, Mr. Lindner of the Planning Commission, Jim McNulty, and Bran Hansen. Following Mayor Emeot.t's requestfor additions, deletions,or corrections, thefollowing actions were taken: 1) unanimous approval of the Minutes of the 15 August 2005 City Council meeting as presented on. Motion by Bosak, Second by Rasmussen; 2) unanimous approval of the Minutes of the22 August 2005 Joint Workshop Meeting of the City Council and Planning Commission as presented on Motion by Watson, Second by Schilling 2) unanimous approval of the City Council Meeting Agenda for 19 September 2005 as presented on Motion by Schilling, Second. by Rasmussen. Mr: Magnuson then made General Announcements.. In the absence of a written report of the September meeting of .the Planning Commission, Mr. Lindner reported verbally on both the Granlund public hearing and the rneeung Regarding the Granlund Variance Application No. 20D5 - 04, Lindner indicated the Planning Commission found adequate hardship in the lot design and attached garage to recommend the City Council approve the. application:. Further discussion of the proposed animal control ordinance and zoning ordinance changes also transpired with no clear recommendations. Mr. Lindner: stated that Sections 17 & 11 of the Zoning Ordinance arc still tinder the scrutiny of the City Engineer's water resources group and hopefully will be forthcoming shortly.. Magnuson reported that. a Grading and Tree Removal Permit has been issued to: Pratt for initial grading and filling of the driveway across Bazooband to Goose Lake Road and that sarne is a joint: effortof the property owners. Magnuson also reported on the status ofthe Summit. Mini Storage. Permit which awaits some engineering site cominent and building inspector review. Magnuson then reported thatthe County Road E / Highway6lreconstruction project will be postponed until early spring.. due to the untimely shut down of the State of MN and it's impact on plan review by Mn/DOT. Magnuson also reported hehas received additional information from the Mn/DNR regarding dutch elm .disease and will be reviewing same for distribution in the near future. Mayor Emeott reported on efforts to perpetuate the JPA with VLAWMO. members, citing budgets to insure completion of the water planin.2006 as the last apparent obstacle. Emeott noted that even with additional moneys for completion of the water plan, the new budget should be acceptable based on August budgets adopted. Magnuson reported that Public ImprovementProjectNo.2004-01 (PIP2004=01) should reach conclusion. this Friday, 23 September 2005, with an extended warranty and a $10.0,000 surety posted by :the. contractor. Notices arebeing prepared to advise residentsand assessment information is. being developed. Connections could begin as early as next week including removal of the balls in the Hillary. Faun: sewer extension. Once accepted, dedication. to. the City of the Hillary Farm can proceed and the previously approved public connection program can be irnplemented. Magnuson.indicated the newsletter is nearly complete and should include notes regarding the hi story. project, 2004-5 spending on our community, recycling changes, neighborhood watch needs, etc. Motion by Bosak and Second by Rasmussen to approve Resolution NO.2005-21 granting a thirteen .foot six inch (13'6") variance from Ordinance No. 43, Section 8.5(1) to a front yard setback oftwenty six feet six inches.(26'6") was. unanimously approved. Discussion of the new 2008 Metropolitan Council deadline for updating Comprehensive Municipal Plans followed, Magnuson indicated lie felt the Augustioint Workshop was the first step to qualifying and quantifying community needs. Emeott rioted that not every section needs to be .amended. Itwas noted that no amendments may be required but all sections deserve scrutiny, Motion by Watson and Second by Bosak to approve Resolution No. 2005-20 providing for participation in the Ramsey County Wide All -Hazard Mitigation Plan was unanimously approved. Page I. of 5 Magnuson then reported on activities affecting law enforcement including 800mhz, consolidated dispatch, 2006 budget andinsurance and Commissioner 13enneit's: request for support ofthe consolidated dispatch plan- Although there was general consensus to support the positions .of the Contract Cities in this matter. no formal action was ordered. Magnuson noted that based upon current crime statistics, the number one focus oncommunity problems: is drugs and more specifically rnethamphetamne. Nearly an growth in crime finds a relationship: to the proliferation of the drug in.. our society. Community policing is another matter that needs to be addressed and Magnusonreported that. Dan Ruettiman isavailable to assist init's establishment, He also noted that questionnaires forwarded to Council members is part of an. annual review of the sheriffsdepartmentby the contract cities andasked that they be returned with or without comment For forwarding to the contract cities management group. Magnuson then reported oii the Mn/DOT 2007 Municipal Cooperative Agreeinent Program application and information received. Discussion of the guard rail at Scheuneman followed. Magnuson asked if a retaining wall on Scheuneman Road was a viable alternative and thegroup noted unanimously that protection from 'Highway 61 to Scheuneman Road was most important. Magnuson then presented a. request for funding from the White Bear Lake Ski Club and iindicated he would carry same Forward to the 2006 charitable gambling: distribution discussion in March..20.06. Motion by Basal( and second by Schilling to accept the August Treasurer's Reports as prepared by Cobian which indicate balances in the General Fund of $89,890.62, in the Sewer Fund of $38,9 1 0.42, in the Capital Projects Fund of $1 18,572.05,.and in :the. Gent LakeBond Debt Service Fund. of $10,727.81 were unanimously approved. Magnuson indicated that approximately $35.000 to $50,000 has been escrowed to pay assessments from real property sold prior toassessment and that upon :receipt, these monies will be deposited into the debt service fund. Payment of bills totaluig $30,33.3.82 was unanimously. approved. Mr. Jim McNulty inquired asto the minutes of the Planning Commission to which Magnuson responded that they had hoped to have same from Mr. Hoeschler today which apparently did not come to pass. Mr, Bryan Hansenwas recognized and indicated an interest in building metal buildings on the vacant storage lot and the site of the "red house' were the City to push hima little: He presented a handsketch to Magnuson dated 9/19/05 showing proximity of current and possible buildings. Ile. also indicated burglars had recently been apprehended living in his "red house" propertyfollowing theft from adjacent auto. dealers, The Gem Lake City Council meeting for October has been changed to 7:00 PM on Monday, 24 October 2005..The next City Council/Planning Commission. Workshop is scheduled for 6`:00pm on Wednesday, 26October .2005, at the Neen Group Building, 560 Oak Grove Parkway in Vadnais Heights with notice of same to appear in the 190ctober 2005 edition of the White Bear Press, There being. no further business, Motion by Watson, Second by Bosak to adjourn at 8:42 PM was:. unanimously approved with all. present:voting Aye. AUTHOR ED:: 20 September 2005 APPROVED 249cteber 2005 ATTEST: , .�.� ATTEST: ...•...-, Frederic C. Magr#ttson S City Clerk Paul R. Elneott Mayor 'l le:.`iii iriutia/20[15/1.S5:sclini2.{105.‘Epd Page 2 of 5: CITY OF GEM LADE MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER, 2005 The October, 2005 regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Gem Lake was called to order by Mayor Emeott on Monday, 24 October 2005, at 7:03 PM in the first floor meeting room of Tousley Ford, having been duly. published in the 12 October2005 edition ofthe White Bear Press. Mayor Emeott, Councilors Bosak, Schilling, Watson and Rasmussen and Clerk Magnuson were present. Alsopresent were Molly McPhillips, Don Hewitt, Jim .McNulty, Dale and Gretchen Swomley and Art Pratt.. Following Mayor Emeott's request for additions, deletions, or corrections, the following actions were taken: 1) unanimousapproval of the Minutes of the 19. September 2005. City Council meeting as presented on Motion by Bosak, Second by Watson; 2) unanimous approval of the City Council Meeting Agenda for 24 October 2005 as presented on Motion by Watson, Second by Bosak_ Magnuson then made General Announcements. The Council acknowledged receipt of Hoeschler's reports of the Planning Commission for 0.6 September2005.and 09 October 2005 with. notes that same has. been distributed t0 interested parties: Magnuson then presented the initial prioritization oftheprojects identified at first intPlarming Workshop, indicating additional prioritization will be necessary and further discussionwill take place at the next Joint Workshop on 26 October 2005. Magnuson thenreported on the status of the Emergency Operations inquiry by Fox News, advising of Ramsey County's position. Per City Attorney Newcome, support of Ramsey County's position is appropriate and all inquiries regarding the Emergency Operations Planshould be referred to Magnuson, Emeottor Judd Freed at Ramsey County. Magnuson presented Art Pratt who has requested approval by the Council ofthe Registered Land Survey (RLS) for his minor subdivision previously approved. Magnuson indicated this is the second to the last step in finalizing the recognition of the subdivision by Ramsey County_ Motion by Watson, Second by Schilling to approve the RLS as presented and execution of same by the Mayor. and Clerk were unanimously approved. Magnuson advised of completion of Public Improvement Project: No.2004-01 and agreed settlement ofthe problems with the pipe as installed, with Belair agreeing to a two (2) yearwarranty and posting a one -hundred thousand ($100,000) dollar bond in favor of the City. Motion by Schilling, Second by Bosak to adopt Resolution No: 2005-23 declaring the total cost of the project tobe $758,965 with $170,000paid by the City and $588,965 to be paid by assessment to benefitted property owners was unanimously approved. Motion by Watson, Second by Bosak to. adopt Resolution. No_ 2005-24 ordering a Public. Hearing to be held on 16 November 2005 at 7:00 pm in the first floor meeting room of Tousley Ford on the proposed assessment to benefitted property owners. of$588,965..for .Public .Improvement Project. No. 2004-01 was unanimously approved. Motion by Bosak, Second by Schilling to adopt Resolution. No. 2005-22 empowering the Clerk to apply for a Score Grant to support the City's Recycling Program was unanimously approved. Magnuson advised that the Metropolitan Council SAC charge for 2006 win be $1,550, an increase of$100. Motion by Bosak and second bySchilling:to accept the September Treasurer's Reports as prepared by Cobianwhich indicate balances in the General Fund of $72,665.89, in the Sewer Fund of $37,859..03, in the Capital Projects Fund of $ 1 16,759.40, and in the Gem Lake Bond Debt Service Fund of $10,727.81 were unanimously approved. Payment of bills totaling:$25,940,36 was unanimously approved. The next City Council/Planning Commission Workshopis scheduled. for 6:00 pm on Wednesday, 26 October2005, at the Nexen Group Building, 560 Oak Grove Parkway in Vadnais Heights with notice of:sante to appear in the 19 October 2005 edition of the White Bear Press. The next meeting of the City Council will be on 16 November 2005 following the public hearing on assessments for.P1P2004-01. Page 1 of 5 There beingno further business, Motion by Watson, Second by Bosak to adjourn at 8:28 PM was unanimously approved with all present voting Aye. AUTHORED: 08 November 2005 APPROVED: 16 November 2005 ATTEST: ATTEST:. Frederic C. Mnn Paul R. Eineott Citytlerk Mayor "" enic: minutes/2005/186octm2005.wpd Page 2 of 5