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Home My WebLink About2009 11-17 CC MINUTESCITY OF GEM LAKE, MN 4200 Otter Lake Road Gem Lake, MN 55110-3227 Telephone 651-747-2790 E-mail CitvQeemlakeMN.org Minutes of Gem Lake City Council Meeting 17 November 2009. The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Gem Lake was called to order by Mayor Uzpen on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 7:0.0 pm in the Gem Lake City Hall meeting room. The following members were present: Mayor Robert Uzpen, Counciimembers Gretchen Artig-Swomiey, Thomas. Rasmussen, Charles Watson and James Lindner. 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 were made. Upon motion by Councilmember Artig-Swomley, and seconded by Councilmember Rasmussen, the agenda was approved for November 17, 2009. Ayes — 5, Nays — 0. City Council Meeting Minutes: The October 19, 2009 minutes were presented and corrections were needed. Upon motion by Councilmember Lindner, and seconded by Councilmember Artig-Swomley, the minutes of October 19, 2009 were accepted with corrections being made. Ayes — 5, Nays — 0. Special City Council Meeting Minutes: A Special City Council meeting was held the end of October 2009. Upon motion by Councilmember Lindner and seconded by Councilmember Artig-Swomley the Special City Council minutes were approved. Ayes — 5, Nays — 0. OLD BUSINESS City Newsletter — December 2009: The Council discussed ideas for the December newsletter. Councilmember Artig-Swomley stated that so far she has a story on the budget and the Public Hearing, a story on the Public Hearing for the road assessment for Scheuneman Road. In addition, she will do a story on converting the newsletter to electronic. She has also started working on a story interviewing Gem Lake's older residents about Highway 61 and how it became a straighter road. A story on the recycling program and how the new way will make Gem Lake greener and if the citizens utilize the program, they can lower their Gem Lake City Council Meeting Page. Two trash. Mayor Uzpen suggested a story on the upcoming winter plowing and sanding and to remind residents to keep their cars off the road when it snows. Councilmember Artig-Swomley would welcome any human -interest stories. Surface Water Project Plan: Councilmember Watson updated the City Council about getting the new permit request for 2009, which will come in December or January 2010, and then Gem Lake will have until June 2010 to complete the next permit. The City Council needs an updated map showing the water out-falls/in- falls. A suggestion was made to have an article in the Newsletter asking the citizens to notify the city hall if they have a cul-de-sac on their property or in their street. Water Testing: Councilmember Lindner contacted Ramsey County regarding water testing. Gem Lake will pay for the testing of the water and get the kits to give to the residents. The City Council will make a decision on a date to start this project after Councilmember Lindner obtains more information. Flag Pole: Councilmember Lindner said the construction phase in Washington County will be removing their flagpoles and then Gem Lake will be able to receive the flagpoles. Mayor Uzpen asked if we could prep the ground and get everything ready for installation this year before the ground freezes. Councilmember Lindner will investigate. NEW BUSINESS New Recycle Contract — Resolution 2009-19: Waste Management's contract is up next month and Mayor Uzpen sent the new proposal to the Council members to view: The proposal is to have the recycling in a single -sort cart versus a tub.. Right now, it is for residents only and smaller businesses. A spokesperson from Waste Management was at the meeting to discuss the new recycling process. Everyone would receive a new cart with a 60-gallon container. After 90 days, the resident can opt for a smaller container or a larger container. Waste. Management will send out a welcome letter to the residents. A suggestion was made to collect from the residents that go south for the winter to notify the City Hall because we will receive a credit when they are gone. An article will be in the next Newsletter discussing this subject. Upon motion by Councilmember Artig- Swomley and seconded by Councilmember Lindner. Resolution 2009-19 passes. Ayes — 5, Nays — 0.. Scheuneman Road Project: Justin Gese from SEH stated the project was finished. The shoulder was fixed and seeded. The drainage issue was fixed. Discussion went on with the businesses on Scheuneman Road about the levy and the assessment to include a number of years, The businesses were Look for us on the World Wide. Webat gernlakemn.org Gem Lake City Council Meeting Page Three concerned about being hit with another assessment down the road when the other side of the road needs repairs, there might be a new City Council, and they would be billed again. They were told that for this project they would not be assessed again if their section of the road was not touched. There was a discussion between the City Council and the businesses discussing the use of the road with heavier trucks using that road. There needs to be an understanding on what the road can and cannot do. Mayor Uzpen offered a plan of paying the assessment in full up front or a five-year plan at two percent interest per year. The City Council will vote on this decision at the December 15, 2009 City Council meeting. 2010 Budget — Resolution 2009-18: Jessie Hart, from White Bear Township, presented the Cities' 2010 budget. Jessie discussed the costs and revenues of 2009 and how there are some increases and decreases in revenue for 2010. After her presentation, the City Council discussed the information and was ready to open the Public Hearing.. PUBLIC HEARING The public hearing was opened at 8:52 p.m. and no comments were made. Mayor Uzpen closed the public hearing at 8:53 p.m. Upon motion by Councilmember Lindner and seconded by Councilmember Watson, a voice vote was taken: Mayor Uzpen — yes, Councilmember Watson — yes, Councilmember Lindner yes, Councilmember Rasmussen — yes and Councilmember Artig-Swomley yes. Resolution 2009-18 passed. Ayes — 5, Nays — 0. Score Grant — Resolution 2009-17: The City Council looked over the information and upon motion by Councilmember Lindner and seconded by Councilmember Watson, Resolution 2009-17 passed. A voice vote was taken: Mayor Uzpen— yes, Councilmember Lindner — yes, Councilmember Rasmussen — yes, Councilmember Watson — yes and Councilmember Artig-Swomley — yes. Distribution of Gambling Funds Resolution 2009-21: The Council discussed this resolution and a decision was made to give $500 to White Bear Lake Food Shelf and $250 to Union Gospel Mission. Upon motion by Councilmember Artig-Swomley and seconded by Councilmember Rasmussen, Resolution 2009-21 passed. Ayes — 5, Nays - 0. Claims for November 2009: The bills for November were discussed and authorized to pay. Upon motion by Councilmember Lindner and seconded by Councilmember Rasmussen, the motion passes. Ayes — 5, Nays — 0. Look foruson the World Wide Web at getniakemn.org Gem Lake City Council Meeting Page Four Open Items for City Council Members: Mayor Uzpen needs the Comp Plan from Councilmember Watson so it can be sent to the Metropolitan Council.. Presentations from the Public: A resident discussed the speeding situation on Goose Lake Road. A request was Made to double the speed limit signs. Also mentioned to have. a "your speed is". sign on the road' to make drivers aware of their speed. Trevor Oliver, Gem Lake's attorney spoke regarding law enforcement details. Ordinance for citation enforcing, writing tickets and how much the State and City will split for tickets. Attorney Oliver will write a report for the City Council to look at next week. Another issue addressed was he finished the history on Highway 61. Gem Lake will not receive any new land. Mayor Uzpen requested that Attorney Oliver state in Trevor's report that Highway 61 goes from point A to point B for the City of Gem Lake. FUTURE COUNCIL MEETINGS Workshop Meeting: December 7, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting: December 15, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. ADJOURN The November 17, 2009 regular meeting of the City Council was adjourned at. 9:18 p.m. Upon motion by Councilmember Lindner, and seconded by Councilmember Rasmussen, the City Council meeting was adjourned. Ayes — 5 Nays — 0. APPROVED: ATTEST: ATTEST: Julie Newkirk. Recording Secretary Robert Uzpen Mayor Look for us on the World Wicde Web at:gemlakemn.org