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City of Gem Lake
City Council Meeting – March 20, 2018
Meeting Minutes
Mayor Uzpen called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Councilmembers Artig-Swomley, Cacioppo, Kuny
and Lindner were present. Others in attendance: City Clerk Tori Leonhardt, Ramsey County
Commissioner Blake Huffman, Lisee Cacioppo, Paul Emeott and Jasmine Vue.
March 20, 2018, Agenda
A motion was made by Councilmember Artig-Swomley, seconded by Councilmember Lindner to approve
the agenda for March 20, 2018, motion passed. Agenda approved.
Minutes
February 20, 2018, minutes, change adjourned to continue to March 7, 2018. March 7, 2018, Special
City Council meeting minutes, change na, to nay. A motion was made by Councilmember Artig-
Swomley, seconded by Councilmember Lindner to approve the minutes with changes, motion passed.
Minutes approved.
Committee Reports
None.
Newsletter
Trash to treasure article, scholarship, septic inspection requirement if you are selling your home. Next
newsletter in May, 2018, picture of swearing in City Council member and City Clerk.
New Business
Ramsey County Commissioner Blake Huffman swore in the new City Clerk Tori Leonhardt and
Councilmember Cacioppo. He provided an update on the asphalt patching within Ramsey County; Rice
Street bridge; Rush Line; and the Rice Creek Commons.
Resolution 2018-05 Hours and Days of Operation Gem Lake City Hall
A motion was made by Councilmember Lindner, seconded by Councilmember Kuny to approve
Resolution 2018-05. Motion passes, Resolution approved.
Discussion on Naming of Street in the Landmark Development Project
The Council discussed the naming only street inside of the Villas of Gem Lake. The name will be Summit
Farm Lane, numbering will start where the Daniels Farm Road numbers left off. A motion was made by
Councilmember Artig-Swomley, seconded by Councilmember Lindner to name the new street Summit
Farm Lane, numbering beginning where Daniels Farm Road left off. Motion passed.
Liability Coverage Waiver – Waiver of Tort Limits
A motion was made by Councilmember Lindner, seconded by Councilmember Artig-Swomley to not
waive the monetary limits on municipal tort liability. Motion passes, form signed.
Claims
A motion was made by Councilmember Linder, seconded by Councilmember Artig-Swomley to approve
the claims, holding the payment to S.E.H. for clarification. Motion passes. Claims approved.
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Open Items for the Councilmembers to Bring Up
Charitable Gambling proceeds: The City has received a request for a donation for playground
equipment at Willow Lane Elementary. Suggested amount $3000.00, resolution in April, 2018. Food
shelf donation for children’s lunch program in May. Scholarship funds in May if there are any applicants.
Adjournment
Being there no further business, following a motion from Councilmember Linder, seconded by
Councilmember Artig-Swomley, the meeting adjourned at 7:46 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Gloria Tessier.