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City of Gem Lake
City Council Meeting – February 21, 2017
Meeting Minutes
Mayor Uzpen called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. Councilmembers Artig-Swomley, Bosak, Kuny and
Lindner were present. Others in attendance: City Attorney Patrick Kelly and Paul Emeott.
February 21, 2017, Agenda
A motion was made by Councilmember Lindner, seconded by Councilmember Artig-Swomley to approve
the agenda for February 21, 2017, motion passed. Agenda approved.
Minutes
Councilmember Bosak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Artig-Swomley to approve the
minutes for January 17, 2017, motion passed. Minutes approved.
Committee Reports
None
Old Business
Newsletter ideas – comp plan, police protection, coyotes – living with coyotes, deer feeding.
Public Hearing
None
New Business
A motion was made by Councilmember Artig-Swomley, seconded by Councilmember Lindner to approve
the Liability Coverage Waiver – Waiver of Torts Limits. Motion passed.
Discussion/Decision to Move Police Protection to the White Bear Lake Police Department
The council discussed discontinuation of police protection from the Ramsey County Sheriff effective
December 31, 2017. Budget for protection from Ramsey County Sheriff increased 18% for 2018 and will
continue to rise. Both departments are in the top five rankings for public safety services. Costs for
police protection would decrease by $20,000 to the City by contracting for police services with White
Bear Lake Police Department. A motion was made to discontinue police services with Ramsey County by
Councilmember Lindner, seconded by Councilmember Kuny, voice vote was taken. Mayor Uzpen,
Councilmember Artig-Swomley, Councilmember Bosak, Councilmember Kuny yes votes. Councilmember
Lindner vote no. Motion passed. Mayor Uzpen directed Attorney Kelly to draft a letter to Ramsey
County and the contracted cities as outlined in the Ramsey County Sheriff contract and clarification of
contract expectations with White Bear Lake Police Department.
Claims for February, 2017
A motion was made by Councilmember Artig-Swomley, seconded by Councilmember Lindner to approve
the claims for February, 2017. Motion passed. Claims approved.
Monthly Financial Reports
Approved.
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Comp Plan Update
Council discussed progress on the comp plan. Councilmember Lindner distributed proposed zoning
maps. Councilmember Artig-Swomley asked about the status of the pocket park on Goose Lake road.
Nothing further has developed.
Next Meetings
City of Gem Lake Workshop, Monday, March 13, 7:00 p.m. Next City Council meeting, Tuesday, March
21, 7:00 p.m.
Adjournment
Being there no further business, following a motion by Councilmember Artig-Swomley, seconded by
Councilmember Bosak, the meeting adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Gloria Tessier