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City of Gem Lake City Council Meeting Minutes October 19, 2021 1 | Page City of Gem Lake Gem Lake City Council, October 19, 2021 Meeting Minutes Mayor Gretchen Artig-Swomley called the City Council Meeting to Order at 7:00 p.m. The following members of the council were in attendance: Gretchen Artig-Swomley, Laurel Amlee, Jim Lindner and Len Cacioppo. Ben Johnson was not present. Others in attendance included the following: City Attorney Patrick Kelly, City Treasurer Tom Kelly, Planning Commission Chairman Don Cummings, Summit Farm Villas HOA Board President Sharon Roland, residents Paul Emeott, Patrick Rottach, Brad Naylor and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) representatives: Tim Grape, Tom Higgins, Michael Ginsbach and Jason Hawksford. Approval of Agenda Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion to approve the agenda for the meeting, Councilmember Cacioppo seconded the motion, all in favor, motion approved. Approval of Minutes Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion for approval of the minutes of the September 21, 2021 City Council meeting, Councilmember Cacioppo seconded, all in favor, motion approved. Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion for approval of the minutes of the October 12, 2021 City Council Workshop, Councilmember Amlee seconded, all in favor, motion approved. Committee Reports Cummings updated the council on the Planning Commission’s work on proposed changes to the city ordinance on home occupations. He anticipated a completed product in the next few months, but hopes for more expert help from a planner. Work continues on expanding the list of permitted uses in the city’s Gateway District. Two items will be considered at the November Planning Commission meeting, including a request for an accessory structure, in which a variance and a Conditional Use Permit may be needed, and a request for renewal of an expired Interim Use Permit. Mayor Artig-Swomley added that the services of a new city planner are being retained by the city through the engineering firm TKDA, and that this would be discussed later in the agenda. The planner would be available to assist the Planning Commission with the projects listed above. Old Business Mayor Artig-Swomley suggested topics for the upcoming newsletter, to be published in late November or early December. These topics could include an update on the well situation and the latest data from the MPCA, a story on the municipal water report that is being contracted for, the new set of trees planted on the city’s trail, the MS-4 public hearing, which was held at the last council meeting, and other topics that come up. There were no other suggestions. New Business Resolution 2021-009 Councilmember Linder introduced a motion for approval of Resolution #2021-009, which covers Certification to the Tax Rolls of Overdue Water and Sewer Bills. Councilmember Amlee seconded the motion, all in favor, motion approved.