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Home My WebLink About2009 10-19 CC MINUTESCITY OF GEM LAKE, MN 4200 Otter Lake Road Gem Lake, MN 55110-3227 Telephone 651-747-2790 E-mail Citv(.gemlakeMN.org Minutes of Gem Lake City Council Meeting 19 October 2009 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Gem Lake was called to order by Mayor Uzpen on Monday, October 19, 2009 at 7:00 pm in the Gem. Lake City Hall meeting room. The following members were present: Mayor Robert Uzpen, Councilmembers Gretchen Artig-Swomley, Thomas Rasmussen and James Lindner. Councilmember Charles Watson was absent from the meeting. 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 Councilmember Artig-Swomley, and seconded by Councilmember Lindner, the agenda was approved for October 19, 2009. City Council Meeting Minutes: The September 15, 2009 minutes were presented and corrections were needed. Upon motion by Councilmember Artig- Swornley, and seconded by Councilmember Rasmussen, the minutes of September 15, 2009 were accepted with corrections being made. Ayes — 4, Nays-0. Planning Commission Minutes: The September 1, 2009 minutes were presented and corrections were needed. Upon motion by Councilmember Artig- Swomley and seconded by Councilmember Lindner, the September 1, 2009 minutes were accepted with corrections being made. Ayes - 4, Nays — 0. OLD BUSINESS City Newsletter — November, 2009: The Council discussed ideas for the November newsletter. Suggestions were made including the date for the Public Hearing on the Budget. In addition, the water testing program, and also fall leaf disposal and tree trimming. Also suggested was a story on a resident of Gem Lake, who races pigeons as his hobby. Gem Lake City Council Meeting Page 2 In addition, a suggestion was made to place an article about the pending Daniels Farm Road name change and the history of how the City of Gem Lake prospered after World War II. Councilmember Artig-Swomley suggested putting a non perishable food donation box in the lobby of Gem Lake City Hall for the months of November and December. Surface. Water Project. Plari: Since Councilmember Watson was not present, no updates or comments were mentioned. Water Testing: Councilmember Lindner updated the City Council regarding getting water testing kits for the residents of Gem Lake to be picked up at City Hall. It is still on -going and he has placed a call with Ramsey County to see if they give out free kits for residents. Flage Pole: Mayor Uzpen has received three (3) bids for doing the electrical work for the flag pole. Councilmember Lindner stated that he may be able to obtain two (2) flag poles for free. Councilmember Lindner will contact Commissioner Mairer from the Planning Commission to discuss transport of the flag poles. The Council members would like to get the hole dug before the ground freezes. PUBLIC HEARING Solicitation Ordinance #111: The Councilmembers discussed the language of Ordinance #111. A question was raised by Councilmember Lindner regarding language stating "blowing any horns making noise.." The item was discussed and resolved. The. Public. Hearing was opened at 7:24 p.m. No citizens were present and no comments were received. The Public Hearing was closed at 7:27 p.m. Upon motion from Councilmember Lindner and seconded by Councilmember Artig-Swomley to accept the Ordinance on Solicitation and the short summary. Ayes — 4, Nays — O. Ordinance #111 passes. NEW BUSINESS Scheuneman Road Project Update: Justin Gese from SEH presented to the City Council members a few changes/problems that have come up regarding the east side of Scheuneman Road. There is an old drain/catch basin there now that is not draining the water and needs to be replaced. The amendment of the bid Look for us on the World Wide Web atgemlakemn.org. Gem Lake City Council Meeting Page 3 will include replacing that catch basin drain. Will also clean out the ditch towards the north end. The new bill was presented to the. City Council and after discussion it was decided to go ahead with the changes and the City Council gave its verbal approval. Mayor Uzpen signed the change order from SEH. Fee Resolution # 2009-13: This resolution is to add fees to the City fee schedule for the Pigeon and Solicitor Ordinance, as well as the Signage Ordinance. New fees cover permit and inspection fees related to these new Ordinances. Upon motion by Councilmember Lindner and seconded by Artig= Swornley the resolution passed. A voice vote was taken: Mayor Uzpen yes, Councilmember Rasmussen - yes, Councilmember Lindner — yes and Councilmember Artig-Swomley — yes. Resolution # 2009-13 passes. VLAMO Resolution #2009-14: It is a resolution that changes some of Gem Lake's boundaries. No map was attached to the handouts and after discussion from the City Council, they came to a decision to request to view the map and hold a special meeting. Mayor Uzpen will request the map and will vote at the special meeting. The VLAMO Resolution was tabled. Delinquent Sewer Fees— Resolution # 2009-10: Any delinquent 2008 sewer fees will be put on the resident's property taxes. Upon motion by Councilmember Artig-Swomley and seconded by. Councilmember Lindner, Resolution #2009-10 was authorized and passes. Ayes — 4, Nays — 0. Delinquent Fire Inspection Fees — Resolution #2009-11: This resolution is for the commerical properties that are delinquent with their yearly fire inspections. Any delinquent fees would be put on the owner's property taxes. Upon motion by Councilmember Rasmussen, and seconded by Councilmember Lindner, Resolution #2009-11 was authorized and passes. Ayes — 4, Nays — 0. Delinquent Septic Inspection Fees — Resolution #2009-12: This Resolution is for the septic inspection of 2008 with added administration fee for a total of $75.00. Any delinquent fees would be put on the owner's property taxes. Upon motion by Councilmember Artig-Swomley and seconded by Councilmember Rasmussen, Resolution #2009-12 was authorized and passes. Ayes - 4, Nays — 0. Pigeon Ordinance #110: The Planning Commission sent this Ordinance forward to the City Council for approval. Upon motion by Councilmember Artig- Swomley and seconded by Councilmember Rasmussen, Pigeon Ordinance #110 was authorized and passes. Ayes — 4, Nays — 0. Look for us on the World Wide Web at gemlakemn.org Gem Lake City Council Meeting Page 4 Sign Ordinance #109: The Planning Commission looked over the ordinance and with their approval forward it to the City Council. There were questions from the public regarding the sign ordinance and were answered by the City Council and Trevor Oliver, Lawyer for The City of Gem Lake. All existing signs are grandfathered into the new ordinance. Councilmember Artig-Swomley motioned to accept the document as approved by the Planning Commission and from the Public Hearing that happened last month, but to add an exemption for signs less than one square foot in size. This motion was seconded by Councilmember Lindner, Sign Ordinance #109 was authorized and passes. Haven Culvert Project: Mayor Uzpen stated that a tree service has been hired and work will be completed by the end of October, 2009. Snow Plowing 2009-2010 Resolution #2009-15: Mayor Uzpen has received the bids and T.A. Schifsky & Sons has been selected for the job. The bid is for $169.00 an hour to plow. To put the salt/sand mixture is $36.00 a ton and to spread it is $136.00 an hour. Upon motion by Councilmember Lindner and seconded by Councilmember Artig-Swomley, Resolution #2009-15 passes. A. voice vote was taken. Mayor Uzpen — yes, Councilmember Artig-Swomley — yes, Councilmember Lindnerand — yes, and Councilmember Rasmussen — yes. Ayes — 4, Nays 0. Claims for October, 2009: The bills for October were discussed and authorized to pay. Upon motion by Rassmussen and seconded by Artig-Swomley, the. motion passes. Ayes — 4, Nays — 0. Monthly Financial Reports: The City Council looked over the report and had no questions. South Road Owners Association of Gem Lake Resolution #2009-16: Councilmember Rasmussen discussed changing the street name and address numbers for the privately owned road, off of County Road E. The association has okayed changing the name to Daniels Farm Road and sent the proposal to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission looked over the proposal and the Planning Commission okayed the proposal and sent it forward to the City Council. Upon motion by Councilmember Lindner and seconded by Councilmember Artig-Swomley, Resolution #2009-16 has been authored and passes. Ayes — 4, Nays -- 0. Look. for us.op the World Wide Web at gemiakemn.org .Gem Lake City Council Meeting. Page •5 Traffic Signal at Goose Lake. Road and Otter Lake Road: Councilmember Lindner has spoken with some residents concerning the traffic issues at this corner. Some residents are opposing a signal due to concerns that those living within fifty feet of the light would not be able to get out of their driveways. There was discussion with the City Council that maybe a Public Hearing would be in order if a decision to go forth with this issue is made by the County. FUTURE COUNCIL MEETINGS Workshop Meeting: November 2, 2009.at 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeing: November 17, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. ADJOURN The October 19, 2009 regular meeting of the City Council was adjourned at 9:00. p.m. Upon motion by Councilmember Artig-Swomley, and seconded by Councilmember Lindner, the City Council meeting was adjourned. Ayes -- 4 Nays 0.. APPROVED: ATTEST: ATTEST: Julie Newkirk Recording Secretary Robert Uzpen Mayor Look for us on the World Wide. Web at gemlakemn.org