HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011 03-15 CC MINUTESCITY OF GEM LAKE; MN
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Gem Lake, MN 55110-3227
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Minutes of Gem Lake City Council Meeting
15 March 2011
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Gem Lake was called to order by
Mayor Uzpen on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at 7:00 pm in the Gem Lake City Hall
meeting room.
The following members were present: Mayor Robert Uzpen, Councilmembers James
Lindner, Gretchen Artig-Swomley, Richard Bosak and Thomas Rasmussen. Members
of the public attending 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. Upon motion by Councilmember Artig-Swomley, and seconded by
Councilmember Rasmussen, the agenda was approved for March 15, 2011..Ayes — 5,
Nays — 0.
City Council January Meeting Minutes: The January, 2011 minutes were presented
and corrections were needed. Upon motion by Councilmember Artig-Swomley, and
seconded by Councilmember Lindner, the minutes of the January 2011 were accepted
with corrections being made. Ayes — 5, Nays— 0.
City Council February Meeting Minutes: The February, 2011 minutes were.
presented and corrections were needed. Upon motion by Councilmember Bosak, and.
seconded by Councilmember Rasmussen, the minutes of the February 2011.were
accepted with corrections being made. Ayes — 5, Nays— 0.
Planning Commission February Meeting Minutes: There was not a Planning.
Commission meeting in February.
OLD BUSINESS
Newsletter: Councilmember Artig-Swomley handed out a draft copy of the March
newsletter to the City Council members and would like feedback from the council
members. Mayor Uzpen received a letter in the mail from the Ramsey County Sherriff
department regarding animal control community service laws to replace the previous
animal control company. They sent a proposal to the City of Gem Lake, which will be a
separate cost to the City. The total cost is $76,367, which will be divided between the
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seven contract cities. Mayor Uzpen suggested putting this information in the March
newsletter to let the residents know that there will be a new animal control company to
call if there are any problems. For the April issue, it was suggested that there be an
article regarding the clean-up day in May. It was also suggested to put in the April
newsletter something on spring yard cleaning and not to throw leaves in the street. A
new sign is being installed for the City of Gem Lake. The maximum purchase price will
be $3,000 and the cost will be split 75/25 between Gem Lake and White Bear
Township. Mayor Uzpen will request a bid from Gopher Sign. In addition, a story on
the number of service calls from the Sherriff department and how the numbers have
gone down from last year.
PUBLIC HEARING
None,
NEW BUSINESS.
Claims for March: The bills for March were discussed and authorized to pay.
Councilmember asked about the Hillary Farm bill and Mayor Uzpen explained it was
paying the left over escrow money back. Upon motion by Councilmember Artig-
Swomley and seconded by Councilmember Bosak, motion passes. Ayes — 5, Nays — 0.
Monthly Financial Reports: The City Council received and reviewed the report. Mayor
Uzpen will talk to Jesse Hart, Gem Lake Finance Director regarding the balance of
money in the checking account. Mayor Uzpen is going to suggest putting some of the
balance into the Wells Fargo investment account and the rest into a CD as the checking.
account balance is too high for the amount that Gem Lake uses each month.
OPEN ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Lindner stated the Fish Management seminar was canceled due to the
lack of interest..
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.
None.
FUTURE COUNCIL MEETINGS
Workshop Meeting: April 4, 2011.
City Council Meeting: April 19, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.
ADJOURN
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The March 15, 2011 regular meeting of the City Council adjourned at 7:26 p.m. Upon
motion by Councilmember Artig-Swomley, 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
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SIGN UP SHEET:
Paul Emeott.
Sam Bosak
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