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Home My WebLink About2019 04-16 CC MinutesCity of Gem Lake City Council meeting minutes April 16, 2019 Page 1 City of Gem Lake City Council Meeting – April 16, 2019 Meeting Minutes Acting Mayor Gretchen Artig-Swomley called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Councilmembers Cacioppo, Kuny and Lindner were present. Mayor Uzpen was absent (excused). Others in attendance: City Engineer Justin Gese. April 16, 2019, Agenda A motion was made by Councilmember Lindner to add to the agenda, 4140 Otter Lake Road and MNTAP Intern, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo. A motion was made by Councilmember Lindner, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo to approve the agenda with changes, motion passed. Agenda approved. Minutes A motion was made by Councilmember Lindner, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo to approve the March 19, City Council minutes. Motion passes, minutes approved. Newsletter Water Gremlin article, 2019 Scholarship Awards, Snow removal article. New Business Brian Hansen, Garden Permit – Gem Lake Gardens County Road E A motion was made by Councilmember Lindner, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo to approve the Garden Permit for Gem Lake Gardens. Motion passed, permit approved. Resolution 2019-04 Adjust Interest Rate on Scheuneman Road bond A motion was made by Councilmember Cacioppo, seconded by Councilmember Lindner to approve Resolution 2019-04 Adjust interest rate on Scheuneman Road bond. Motion passed, Bond Rate adjusted. Resolution 2019-03 2019 Scholarship Award A motion was made by Councilmember Lindner, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo to approve $1000.00 scholarships to E. Marier, M. Pratt and I. Tessier. Motion passed, scholarships approved. New Letterhead Design Tabled to May, 2019, City Council meeting. Approve Oswald Sale of Property to Luther Group and changes to the Land Use Ordinance A motion was made by Councilmember Linder, second by Councilmember Cacioppo to approve the sale of the Oswald property at 3516 Highway 61, Gem Lake, to The Luther Company, LLLP, and add the following wording to the ordinance #131, Consolidated Land Use Ordinance, Section 9.65, “When an approved use in an abutting community is proposed to expand into Gem Lake, that use shall be considered a Conditional Use in Gem Lake. Use is limited to: automotive dealerships. Abutting City of Gem Lake City Council meeting minutes April 16, 2019 Page 2 property shall not be separated by a railroad or public right of way.” Motion passes, wording and sale approved. S.E.H. Report on Water Issues on Scheuneman Road in the Residential Area City Engineer Justin Gese reported on localized flooding that occurred on Scheuneman Road in the residential area this spring. Gave three options to address the flooding, in addition to adding culvert inspections as part of the MS4. Council discussed whom is responsible for culverts, an article in the newsletter about culverts and snow removal disposal. Discussed possible town hall meeting about flooding. Agreement for Post Issuance Debt Compliance Policy and Procedures – Ehlers SEC Requirement A motion was made by Councilmember Cacioppo, seconded by Councilmember Linder to pass the Agreement for Post Issuance Debt Compliance Policy and Procedure. Motion passed, agreement signed. Claims A motion was made by Councilmember Cacioppo, seconded by Councilmember Lindner to approve the claims to April, 2019. Motion passes, claims approved. Open Items for the Councilmembers to bring up 4140 Scheuneman Road. The council discussed clarification of the wording on the invoice for 4140 Otter Lake Road, hook up to the manhole, discussing condemnation of the property and informing neighbors about the failing septic. Councilmember Linder made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kuny to clarify the language in the Gem Lake Invoice dated December 12, 2018. The fee to connect to the sewer (the connection fee) is referred to as the “sewer assessment from 2004” and “road construction 2004” collectively. The council agreed to continue with prosecution. Council agreed to have Mayor Uzpen contact City Attorney to clarify condemnation procedures. Motion passed. Discussed Water Gremlin emissions, well testing, ground water testing and penalties, article in newsletter to explain in more detail. Discussed MNTAP intern housing for Water Gremlin project, agreed that if no other location for housing of the intern is available, intern can be housed at City Hall during regular business hours. Next Meetings/Workshop April 8, 2019, workshop cancelled. Adjournment Being there no further business, following a motion from Councilmember Lindner, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo, the meeting adjourned at 8:21 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Gloria Tessier.