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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009 07-21 CC MINUTESCITY OF GEM LAKE, MN 4200 Otter Lake Road Gem Lake, MN 55110-3227 Telephone 651-747-2790 E-mail Citvfa geinlakeMN.org Minutes of Gem Lake City Council Meeting 21 July 2009 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Gem Lake was called to order by Mayor Uzpen on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 7:00 pm in the. Gem Lake City Hall meeting room. The following members were present: Mayor Bob Uzpen, Council members Gretchen Artig-Swomley, and Jim Lindner. Council members absent were Chuck Watson, and Tom Rasmussen. Other members of the public were also in attendance per the sign in sheet sent around the room. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND MEETING MINUTES City Council Agenda: Mayor Uzpen called for additions, deletions and corrections to the agenda. No corrections or additions were added. Upon motion by Artig-Swomley, and seconded by Lindner, the agenda was approved for July 21, 2009. City Council Meeting Minutes of June 16, 2009: Upon motion by Artig- Swomley, seconded by Lindner, June City Council minutes are approved with corrections made. Ayes -- 3, Nays 0. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of May 5tt, and May 12th Special Meeting and June 2nd, 2009: The Planning Commission meeting minutes from May 5, 2009 were not accepted. The corrected minutes will be presented at the August 18, 2009 City Council meeting. The Special .Planning Commission meeting: minutes on May 12., .2009 were presented. Upon motion by Lindner .and seconded by Artig-.Swoniley, the minutes are approved. Ayes — 3, Nays — 0. The. June 2nd Planning Comrrtission meeting minutes were .presented to the Council. Upon motion by Lindner.and seconded by. Artig-Swomley, the June 2nd minutes are approved. Ayes — 3, Nays— 0.. Look for us on the World Wide Web atgeinlakernn.o 1'b Gem Lake City Council Meeting Page Two PUBLIC NOTICES Norie OLD BUSINESS City Newsletter — August, 2009: The Council discussed ideas for the August newsletter. Artig-Swomley will be doing a profile on the G&A Color Tech/Body Shop. Lindner suggested a profile on what the purpose of SEH is for the City of Gem Lake, as to the function of using their engineers. Artig-Swomley also suggested doing a profile on Jessie Hart, Gem Lake's Treasurer, and interviewing Mayor Uzpen, the theme would be the first six months in office. Mayor Uzpen suggested putting the notice of the Annual Surface Water meeting and the "Night to Unite" town in the newsletter. (The Annual Surface Water Meeting is a Public Hearing). Mayor Uzpen will take care of the legal notices for this event. For the City Page section of the Newsletter, suggestions were made about tree trimming, and the sign code revisions to the Ordinance. Surface Water Project Plan: The Annual Meeting will be held on August 18, 2009 for the Surface Water Protection Plan (SWPP). Councilman Watson will be. giving the presentation. Councilman Watson was absent from the meeting, so there were no other updates to the Surface Water Project Plan. Ordinance #108: This Ordinance is changing the inspections of the septic systems from bi-yearly to annually. Upon motion by Artig-Swomley, and seconded by Lindner, Ordinance #108 was passed. Ayes 3, Nays — 0. Resolution # 2009-05: At the City Council workshop the Council determined the price for an inspection. The Council quoted a price of $30.00 per inspection. Upori motion by Artig-Swomley and seconded by Lindner, Resolution #2009-05 was passed. Ayes — 3, Nays — 0. SEH ContractlScheuneman Road Project: Mayor Uzpen spoke to the Council about managing two projects together, which would be more cost effective. The Council approved two projects for Scheuneman Road (which includes a road repair project and a sewer pipe project) that will be managed by SEH. The cost of SEH's portion of the dual project is $30,065. The Council approved the contract with a wording change to be added that the cost shall not exceed $30,065 with further Council approval. Mayor Uzpen to follow-up with SEH. Upon motion by Lindner and seconded Artig-Swomley, motion passed to accept SEH contract with the recommended changes. Look for us on the World. Wide Webat gerrilakemn.org Gem Lake City Council Meeting Page Three Resolution 2009-06/Corporate Mechanical: Mayor Uzpen spoke to the Council about using Corporate Mechanical for 2009. Upon motion by Artig-Swomley and seconded by Lindner, motion passed to accept Corporate Mechanical to be the. Heating and Air Conditioning Servicer for the rest of 2009 and the first month of 2010. Claims for July, 2009: The bills for. July were discussed. Councilman Lindner questioned the Metropolitan Service bill. Mayor Uzpen answered the question as to what was repaired and at what cost. Upon motion by Lindner and seconded by Artig-Swomley, the July bills were authorized to be paid. Ayes — 3, Nays — 0. Monthly Financial Reports: The Council was given a financial report packet to look over. Jessie Hart will be amending the city budget for the rest of the year. This amendment should be ready for the August City Council meeting. OPEN ITEMS — CITY COUNCIL Barnett Motors & Tousley Ford: Mayor Uzpen informed the Council that he received letters from the county that Barnett. Motors and Tousley Ford are appealing their assessments for property taxes. Mayor Uzpen will provide more information as it is received. Flag Pole for Heritage Hall: Mayor Uzpen mentioned to the Council that there is money in the budget for a flag pole to be installed on Heritage Hall's property. Mayor Uzpen will follow-up with the Township as to how to proceed. Night to Unite — August 4, 2009: This year the "Night to Unite" falls on the same night as the Planning Commission meeting. The Council volunteered the following: Mayor Uzpen talked to Jean Reiter about having the Ramsey County Sherriff/Police Department there with their K9 dogs. Also the Fire Department is not sure they will be able to attend the event. Councilwoman Artig-Swomley has a budget of $300 to spend on the food and Councilman Watson will provide the grill to cook the food. There will be a sign up sheet for the "Neighbor Watch" and safety items to give away to all that attend this event. Jean Reiter will send out an email reminding the citizens of the event. Comp Plan: Mayor Uzpen updated the Council that SEH is working on the proposal and it should be completed by the August meeting. Look for us on the World Wide Webat gcmlakenin.org Gem Lake City Council Meeting. Page Four PRESENTATION FROM THE PUBLIC None FUTURE COUNCIL MEETINGS Workshop Meeting: Monday, August 3, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting: Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. ADJOURN The July 21, 2009 regular meeting of the City Council was adjourned at 7:59 p.m. Upon motion by Lindner to adjourn, seconded by Artig-Swomley. Ayes — 3 Nays — 0. APPROVED: ATTEST:. ATTEST: Julie Newkirk Bob Uzpen Recording Secretary Mayor Look for us on the World Wide Web at gennlaker n o g