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City of Gem Lake City Council Meeting minutes, September 19, 2017 Page 1
City of Gem Lake
City Council Meeting – September 19, 2017
Meeting Minutes
Mayor Uzpen called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. Councilmembers Artig-Swomley, Kuny and
Lindner were present. Others in attendance: Ben Johnson, Planning Commission Chair, Tom Kelly,
Finance Director, citizens Paul Emeott and Gordon Kordosky.
September 19, 2017, Agenda
A motion was made by Councilmember Lindner, seconded by Councilmember Artig-Swomley to approve
the agenda for September 19, 2017, motion passed. Agenda approved.
Minutes
Councilmember Artig-Swomley made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Lindner to approve the
minutes for August 15, 2017, motion passed. Minutes approved.
Committee Reports
Ben Johnson, Planning Commission chair reported on the concept plan for Tom Hansen’s property on
County Road E.
Old Business
Newsletter ideas –Why the city does buffer zones, Dan Marier, history of split rail fences, White Bear
Lake Police Department, city continues to advertise for openings at the planning commission and city
council level. Next edition – November/December. January issue, 2017 accomplishments.
New Business
Presentation of 2018 Draft City Budget and Public Hearing, Tom Kelly
Finance Director Tom Kelly presented the 2018 Draft City Budget. Councilmember Artig-Swomley made
a motion, seconded by Councilmember Lindner to approve Resolution 2017-12, Draft City Budget and
Public Hearing. Motion passed. Resolution approved.
2018 Fire Services Contract with White Bear Lake Fire Department
A motion was made by Councilmember Lindner, seconded by Councilmember Artig-Swomley to approve
the Fire Services Contract with White Bear Lake Fire Department. Motion passed, contract approved.
Heritage Garden Court Issue
A motion was made by Councilmember Artig-Swomley, seconded by Councilmember Lindner to send a
letter to residents living on the Heritage Garden cul-de-sac to inquire as to having the City of Gem Lake
take over their cul-de-sac. Motion passed, letters will be sent to residents.
Resolution 2017-11, White Bear Lake Food Shelf and White Bear Lake Senior Program -Meals on
Wheels
A motion was made by Councilmember Lindner, seconded by Councilmember Artig-Swomley to approve
$1,000.00 for the White Bear Lake Food Shelf, Kid Pack Program and $1,000.00 for the White Bear Lake
Senior Program, Meals on Wheels, funds thru charitable gambling. Motion passed. Resolution
approved.
City of Gem Lake City Council Meeting minutes, September 19, 2017 Page 2
Claims for the month of September, 2017
A motion was made by Councilmember Lindner, seconded by Councilmember Artig-Swomley to approve
the claims for September, 2017. Motion passed. Claims approved.
Monthly Financial Reports
Approved. $5,000 remaining in the charitable gambling funds. December, 2017, donation to Kids gift
bags.
Presentations from the Public
Paul Emeott, census bureau correspondence question.
Next Meetings
City of Gem Lake Workshop for Monday, October 10, cancelled. Next City Council meeting, Tuesday,
October 17, 7:00 p.m.
Adjournment
Being there no further business, following a motion by Councilmember Lindner, seconded by
Councilmember Kuny, the meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Gloria Tessier