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City of Gem Lake City Council Meeting Minutes April 20, 2021 1 | Page City of Gem Lake City Council Meeting – April 20, 2021 Meeting Minutes Mayor Artrig-Swomley called the virtual meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Councilmembers Amlee, Cacioppo, Lindner and Johnson were present. Also present: City Treasurer Tom Kelly, Planning and Zoning Tom Riedesel, City Attorney Patrick Kelly, City Engineer Justin Gese, Planning Commission members Don Cummings, Stephanie Farrell, Joshua Patrick, HOA Board President Sharon Roland, HOA Board Treasurer Andrew Frederick, Resident Paul Emeott and one call-in not identified. April 20, 2021, Agenda A motion was made by Councilmember Cacioppo, seconded by Councilmember Lindner to approve the agenda. Voice vote taken, all voted yes, motion passes, agenda approved. Minutes A motion was made by Councilmember Cacioppo, seconded by Councilmember Amlee to approve the March 16, 2021, City Council minutes. Voice vote taken, all voted yes, motion passes, minutes approved. A motion was made by Councilmember Lindner, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo to approve the April 6, 2021, Planning Commission minutes. Voice vote taken, all voted yes, motion passes, minutes approved. Committee Reports – Planning Commission Acting Planning Commission Chairman Cummings gave an overview of the Planning Commission meeting on April 6, 2021. The Commission discussed the current Home Occupation Ordinance where Riedesel read off the Home Occupation Regulation Ordinances from surrounding cities. After discussion Riedesel felt that Gem Lakes ordinance was good but could possibly have some slight changes made. Cummings asked Riedesel to write suggested new language tightening up the ordinance. The changes will be addressed at the May 4, 2021 Planning Commission meeting. Old Business Mayor Artig-Swomley asked the councilmembers for ideas for the future newsletter. Next issue, emergency public works management, deer hunting workshop, introduce new Acting City Clerk Melissa Lawrence, food shelf, transitioning to live meetings, notary offering. Lindner suggested a water related piece. Public Hearing – None New Business  Gem Lake Infrastructure Issues Hoffman Road Update – Justin Gese, City Engineer Mr. Gese discussed the bid received, stating that the proposal recommends Molnau Trucking LLC for a total cost of $89,807.50 and recommended passing Resolution 2021-004 to accept the bid. Mayor Artig- Swomley inquired on the start date of the project, Mr. Gese responded that they would like to start as soon as possible, but it is dependent on the contractor. Councilmember Amlee asked if this is a contractor that we have used in the past and Mr. Gese responded that this is a new contractor for the City of Gem Lake.