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City of Gem Lake
City Council Meeting – January 17, 2017
Meeting Minutes
Mayor Uzpen called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Councilmembers Artig-Swomley, Bosak, Kuny and
Lindner were present. Others in attendance: Bill Short, City Clerk, Justin Gese, City Engineer, Ramsey
County Sheriff Jack Serier and student Dan Petersen.
Swearing in New Elected Officials
City Clerk Bill Short swore in reelected Mayor Uzpen and Councilmembers Kuny and Lindner.
January 17, 2017, Agenda
The agenda was amended to add Ramsey County Sheriff Jack Serier to the first item of business. A
motion was made by Councilmember Bosak, seconded by Councilmember Lindner to approve the
amended agenda for January 17, 2017, motion passed. Agenda approved.
Minutes
Councilmember Artig-Swomley made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Bosak to approve the
minutes for December 20, 2016, motion passed. Minutes approved.
Committee Reports
No committee reports, however Councilmember Lindner reported on the progress of the ordinances.
The group will be meeting again Monday, January 23, and at the February and March, 2016, Planning
Commission meetings.
Old Business
Newsletter ideas – Goals for 2017, accomplishments of 2016, newly elected officials, fee schedule,
liquor licenses, new Sheriff Update, comp plan/ordinances update, wedding at the Daniels Estate.
Public Hearing
None
New Business
Update from new Sheriff Jack Serier
Sheriff Serier updated the council on progress within the Sheriff’s Department in 2016. Highlights
included – Lexus/Nexus crime mapping tool, RMS system, PRIME (Positive Responsible Inmates
Managed Effectively) a management tool for inmates within the jail system, Fright Farm over $100,000
raised during the 2016 event, also encouraged citizens to utilize Drop boxes for leftover or unused
prescription drugs. Boxes are located at 325 Grove, St. Paul, 1411 Paul Kirkwold Drive, Arden Hills and
North St. Paul City Hall, 2400 Margaret, North St. Paul.
Resolution 2017-01 City Appointments
A motion was made by Councilmember Lindner, seconded by Councilmember Bosak to approve
Resolution 2017-01 appointing individuals and firms to perform the functions necessary for supporting
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the governing body of the City of Gem Lake, Ramsey County, Minnesota. Motion passed. Resolution
approved.
Fee Schedule
A motion was made by Councilmember Artig-Swomley, seconded by Councilmember Lindner to approve
the 2017 fee schedule. Motion passed. Fee schedule approved.
Liquor License Approval
A motion was made by Councilmember Lindner, seconded by Councilmember Artig-Swomley to approve
the liquor licenses for Black Sea Restaurant, Café Cravings, County Lounge and Gem Lake Hills Golf
Course. Motion passed. Liquor licenses approved.
Claims for January, 2017
A motion was made by Councilmember Lindner, seconded by Councilmember Artig-Swomley to approve
the claims for January, 2017. Motion passed. Claims approved.
Monthly Financial Reports
Approved.
Comp Plan Update
Council discussed progress on the comp plan. Time line from S.E.H. will be adjusted.
Next Meetings
City of Gem Lake Workshop, Monday, February 13, 7:00 p.m. Next City Council meeting, Tuesday,
February 21, 7:00 p.m.
Adjournment
Being there no further business, following a motion by Councilmember Artig-Swomley, seconded by
Councilmember Lindner, the meeting adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Gloria Tessier