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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012 12-18 CC MINUTESCITY OF GEM LAKE, MN 4200 Otter Lake Road. Gem Lake, MN 55110-3227 Telephone. 651-747-2790 E-mail City(ii gemlakeMN.org Minutes of Gem Lake City Council Meeting 18 December 2012 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Gem Lake was called to order by Mayor Uzpen on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 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, Thomas Rasmussen and Councilmember Richard Bosak. Members of the public attending per the sign in sheet sent around the room. .APPROVAL QF AGENDA AND MEETING MINUTES City Council. Agenda: Mayor Uzpen called for additions, deletions and corrections to the agenda. Upon motion by Councilmember Rasmussen, and seconded by Councilrnember Artig-Swomley, the December 18, 2012 agenda was approved. Ayes — 5, Nays-- 0. City Council November Meeting Minutes: The November 2012 minutes were presented and corrections were needed. Upon motion by Councilmember Artig- Swomley, and seconded by Councilmember Bosak, the November City Council minutes were accepted. Ayes — 5, Nays — 0. Planning Commission. October Meeting Minutes: The. October Planning Commission meeting minutes were presented and no corrections were needed. Upon motion by Councilmember Artig-Swomley and seconded by Councilmember Bosak, the October Planning Commission minutes were approved. Ayes — 5, Nays — 0. Planning Commission November Meeting Minutes: The November Planning Commission minutes were tabled. Planning Commission Chair Report: Planning Commission Chairperson Faith Kuny presented to the City Council the status regarding the revision of the Residential Zoning District. The December Planning Commission was cancelled, as they did not have a quorum. Attorney Pat Kelly was present so they had an informal meeting. Chairperson Kuny stated the map of Gem Lake in the Comp Plan is not up to date. It was suggested that no abbreviations be used in the maps. There are a few places in the Comp Plan where the land range is listed. Attorney Kelly stated not to use numbers. Page 18 Getty Lake City Council Meeting Page 2 of 4 states 5-acre lots for single-family estates. The minimums are 1/3 acre, 3-acre and 5- acre lots. Chairperson Kuny asked if she was to chair the January Planning Commission meeting and Mayor Uzpen stated yes. Consistency is needed among City maps and documents. OLD BUSINESS Newsletter: Councilmember Artig-Swomley stated she needs more topics for the January newsletter. The cancellation of the January Workshop is in the issue. Some of the possible topics are: Property valuation going down Mayor Uzpen talking about accomplishments ▪ Feedback from Gem Lake residents • February Workshop -Will discuss Ordinance. • December/January snowplowing — small city last to be plowed ▪ Status of Planning Commission Chairperson seat ▪ Land Ordinance to match Comp Plan PUBLIC HEARING Norte NEW BUSINESS. 2013 Fire Contract: The. City Council looked over the contract and upon motion by Councilmember Artig-Swomley and seconded by Councilmember Lindner, 2013 Fire Contract passes. Ayes — 5, Nays — 0. Resolution 2012-16 - Art Pratt Planning Commission: The City Council looked over the Resolution stating Art Pratt to stay on Planning Comrnissian as a permanent position. Upon motion by Councilmember Artig-Swomley and seconded by Councilmember Lindner, Resolution 2012-16 passes. Ayes — 5, Nays — 0. Claims for December: The claims for December were discussed and authorized to pay. Upon motion by Councilmember Artig-Swomley and seconded by Councilmember Rasmussen, the claims for December passes. Ayes — 5, Nays — 0. Monthly Financial Reports: The City Council received and reviewed the report. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC. None Look.fortis on the World Wide Web at geAnlakernn.org Gem Lake City Council Meeting Page 3 af 4 OPEN ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL FUTURE COUNCIL MEETINGS Workshop Meeting: January 2013 Workshop Cancelled. City Council Meeting: January 15, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. ADJOURN The December 18, 2012 regular meeting of the City. Council adjourned at 7:42 p.m.. Upon motion by Councilmember Rasmussen, and seconded by Councilmember Lindner, 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 Wide Web at.gemlakemu.org Gem Lake City Council Meeting Page 4 of 4 SIGN UP SHEET: Faith Kuny — Planning Commission Chairperson. Look for us on the World Wide Web at geinlakeinn.org.