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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
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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
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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
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SIGN UP SHEET:
Faith Kuny — Planning Commission Chairperson.
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