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City of Gem Lake
City Council Meeting – July 16, 2019
Meeting Minutes
Acting Mayor Artig-Swomley called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Councilmembers Cacioppo, Kuny and
Lindner were present. Mayor Uzpen – absent, excused. Others in attendance: City Attorney Patrick Kelly,
City Engineer Justin Gese, Planning Commission Chair Ben Johnson, City Planner Tom Riedesel,
Residents/Others: Laurel Amlee, Don Cummings, Dan Marier, Smitty Jeffries, Jake Mager. Tim Nolan, Nate
Fair.
July 16, 2019, Agenda
A motion was made by Councilmember Cacioppo, seconded by Councilmember Kuny to approve the
agenda, motion passed. Agenda approved.
Minutes
A motion was made by Councilmember Lindner, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo to approve the
June 18, 2019, City Council minutes. Motion passes, minutes approved.
Committee Reports – Planning Commission
Chair Ben Johnson gave an overview of the Planning Commission meeting on July 9. The commission
discussed the proposed golf cart ordinance and 3660 Scheuneman Road property plans. The
commission recommended a zoning change for 3660 Scheuneman Road, discussed whether a variance
was appropriate. Discussed a public hearing for the next Planning Commission meeting.
Newsletter
White Bear Meadery grand opening, HyVee, Luther Cadillac, Sidewalk, MS4 written by Jim Lindner, Tree
Trust, Len Cacioppo.
New Business
Ordinance #132 “Golf Cart Ordinance”
The council briefly discussed the golf cart ordinance, fees, other municipalities that allow golf carts on
the roads, only two municipalities in Ramsey County, White Bear Lake and White Bear Township allow
golf carts on the road for a handicap situation, North Oaks only in Rapp Farms for one resident, whether
or not the city should even allow golf carts on the roads period. Noted that there is a compliant that
needs to be resolved.
Walking Path on Outlot A – Signage
A motion was made by Councilmember Lindner, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo to approve the
signage for the walking path on Outlot A in the Gem Lake Villas. Motion passes, signage approved.
Approval the Purchase of Replacement Water Meter for Gem Lake Villas
A motion was made by Councilmember Lindner, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo, to authorize
the City Engineer, Justin Gese, to purchase a replacement water meter for Gem Lake Villas. Motion
passes, replacement water meter approved for purchase.
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Letter to S.E.H. Phase II of the Sidewalk
Discussed the sidewalk on County Road E, ADA requirements, tabled until the August meeting. S.E.H.
was instructed to stop sidewalk design work until further notice.
Claims
A motion was made by Councilmember Lindner, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo to approve the
claims for July, 2019. Motion passes, claims approved.
Open Items for the Councilmembers to bring up
Pond in Gem Lake Villas, when will the water fill in? Takes about three to five years for ponds to typically
fill in, sidewalk on County Road E, council decided to have a neighborhood meeting to discuss the
project, Off Line Back up for City files, have Roseville IT (Gem Lake’s IT contractor) come to the August
meeting to cover city IT security.
Presentations from the Public
Residents/Developer expressed concerns over proposed sidewalk on County Road E. Council decided
that a neighborhood meeting to discuss specifically the proposed sidewalk will be set up. Date to be
decided. Parking for using the trail in the Villas, where is it? On street parking available, no specific
parking lot for trail usage.
Next Meetings/Workshop
August 12, 2019, workshop cancelled.
Adjournment
Being there no further business, following a motion from Councilmember Lindner, seconded by
Councilmember Cacioppo, the meeting adjourned at 8:36 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Gloria Tessier.