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City of Gem Lake City Council Meeting Minutes August 17, 2021 1 | Page City of Gem Lake City Council Meeting – August 17, 2021 Meeting Minutes Mayor Artig-Swomley called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Councilmembers Cacioppo, Lindner and Johnson were present. Councilmember Amlee was not present. Also present: City Engineer Justin Gese, City Attorney Patrick Kelly, City Treasurer Tom Kelly, SEH Water Resources Engineer Emily Jennings, VLAWMO Administrator Phil Belfiori, Planning Commission Member Joshua Patrick, Summit Farm Villas HOA Board President Sharon Roland, Residents Jim Wilson, Paul Emeott, Isaac Nelson, Kim Anderson-Uzpen, Nick Cress, and Greg Smith. August 17, 2021 Agenda A motion was made by councilmember Lindner to accept the agenda with the addition of “and other” added to the Use of Credit Cards for Permit Fees, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo. Voice vote taken, all voted yes, motion passes, agenda approved. Minutes A motion was made by Councilmember Lindner, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo to approve the July 20, 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 accept the August 3, 2021, Planning Commission Meeting Minutes. Voice vote taken, all voted yes, motion passes, minutes accepted. Committee Reports – Planning Commission Commission Member Patrick gave an overview of the Planning Commission Meeting on August 3, 2021. There were two (2) public hearings held at the meeting pertaining to language in the Consolidated Land Use Ordinance No. 131 pertaining to truck farming and consideration of a Conditional Use Permit for 5 Hillary Farm Lane. Changes to the Consolidated Land Use Ordinance would follow the same criteria as the change to the other sections regarding truck farming. The Planning Commission looked over the criteria for the Conditional Use Permit and is recommending City Council approve the permit. Old Business – Newsletter Ideas Mayor Artig-Swomley presented ideas for the next Newsletter to include pieces on the Hoffman Road Construction, attempted carjacking at White Bear Floral, Tree Trust, City Hall Improvements, 2022 Proposed Budget, Donations, Archery/Deer Hunting Ordinance, Census Numbers, VLAWMO, MS4, and the Scheuneman Road Storm Water Report. New Business Gem Lake Infrastructure Issues Hoffman Road Update – Justin Gese Mr. Gese reported that work is almost completed. The area has been milled and paving is complete. Gem Lake Villas Update – Justin Gese Mr. Gese said there is nothing new to report.