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City of Gem Lake City Council meeting minutes February 18, 2020 Page 1 City of Gem Lake City Council Meeting – February 18, 2020 Meeting Minutes Acting Mayor Uzpen called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Councilmembers Artig-Swomley, Kuny and Lindner were present. Councilmember Cacioppo was absent, excused. Other presents: City Attorney Patrick Kelly, Residents/Guests/Students: Rick Bosak, Lauren Carlson, Sam Deyo, Brian Kinder, Jack Menk, Lynzy Tran and Aaron Walby. February 18, 2020, Agenda A motion was made by Councilmember Lindner, seconded by Councilmember Artig-Swomley to approve the agenda with the addition of the Luther Plat and change of Ordinance 124B to 124C. Voice vote taken, all voted yes, motion passes. Agenda approved. Minutes A motion was made by Councilmember Artig-Swomley, seconded by Councilmember Lindner to approve the January 21, 2020, City Council minutes. Voice vote taken, all voted yes, Motion passes, minutes approved. Committee Reports – Planning Commission No meeting in February. Newsletter Published after February, 2020, City Council meeting. Water Gremlin restart written by Councilmember Cacioppo, Rush Line Update written Councilmember Lindner, snow etiquette, charitable donation, Snowman article, Driver Diversion Program, sewer and water fee increase, Gem Lake Scholarship. New Business Resolution 2020-005 2020 Sewer and Water Rates Noted that sewer rates have not increased in 10 years. A motion was made by Councilmember Lindner, seconded by Councilmember Artig-Swomley to approve Resolution 2020-005, voice vote taken, all voted yes. Motion passes, Resolution 2020-005 approved. Driver Diversion Program Council briefly discussed the Driver Diversion Program which was recently approved by the State. The DDP program helps people who are stuck in the habitual cycle of having a revoked license. To be accepted into the program, participants have to pay an enrollment fee and agree to a payment schedule for all outstanding traffic fines owed to the State. Upon acceptance they immediately get their license reinstated, subject to successful completion of the program. The program has been supported by the City Attorney and the Chief of Police and has been used successfully in a number of other municipalities. A motion was made by Councilmember Lindner, seconded by Councilmember Artig-Swomley to adopt the Driver Diversion program for violators ticketed within the City of Gem Lake. Proposal from White Bear Township for Charging Gem Lake for Work Noted that the latest proposal from White Bear Township for fees for services was $95.00 for all services, no matter who performed the service. Councilmember Artig-Swomley asked Attorney Kelly if it