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City of Gem Lake
City Council Meeting – April 19, 2016
Meeting Minutes
Acting Mayor Artig-Swomley called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Councilmembers Bosak, Kuny and
Lindner were present, Mayor Uzpen was excused (ill). Others in attendance: Justin Gese S.E.H., Paul
Emeott, Lori Kirchhamer, Christine Renstrom, residents.
April 19, 2016, Agenda
A motion was made by Councilmember Lindner, seconded by Councilmember Bosak to approve the
agenda for April 19, 2016, with a change that the Motion to hire S.E.H. to perform a feasibility study
would be changed to a discussion on the municipal water connection ordinance, motion passed.
Agenda approved with change.
Minutes
Councilmember Artig-Swomley made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Bosak to approve the
minutes for the March 15, 2016, City Council meeting with a change to the xxx in garden plot, motion
passed. Minutes approved.
Committee Reports
None – noted that Councilmember Lindner stated that the Planning Commission meeting did take place
with a report to the Commission updating them on revisions to the Ordinance 43 and the Gateway
ordinance.
Old Business
Newsletter ideas: Blake Huffman, County Commissioner lead story, Waste Management recycling
report, trash to treasure reminder, rain garden seminar, flag pole update, water project construction
starting in April, schedule on construction project, severe weather awareness, Montessori school
history, Goose Lake road under pass, utility billing information.
New Business
Resolution 2016-06 Nate Tessier Scholarship
A motion was made by Councilmember Lindner, seconded by Councilmember Bosak to approve a
$1,000 scholarship for Nate Tessier. Motion passed.
Resolution 2016-07
A motion was made by Councilmember Lindner, seconded by Councilmember Bosak to approve “A Start
By Believing Community” initiative from Ramsey County. Motion passed.
S.E.H. Municipal Water Connection Ordinance
The cash connection ordinance will be a discussion item at the City Council workshop in May. Discussed
whether or not we needed two ordinances, one for sewer, one for water. Mr. Gese will check with
Attorney Kelly. Clarification for the workshop – one or two ordinances, definitions.
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Flag Pole Discussion
Flag pole will be in place by the end of May, 2016.
Claims for April, 2016
A motion was made by Councilmember Lindner, seconded by Councilmember Kuny to approve the
claims for April, 2016. Motion passed.
Monthly Financial Reports
Accepted.
Open Items for the Councilmembers to Bring up
A brief discussion about the County Road E development took place. Councilmember Lindner asked
about who did the project for the IC Systems. Are they coming back to repair the lawns?
Presentations from the Public
Lori Kirchhamer and Christine Renstrom, Otter Lake Road, inquired as to the status of the petition to
have city sewer in their neighborhood. Council reported that we did have discussions about the sewer
however the petition was never formally given to the City. Ms. Kirchhamer and Ms. Renstrom stated
that they were going to survey their neighbors as to whether or not they wanted city sewer. They asked
about percentages needed and appropriate wording to petition the City. Ms. Tessier agreed to check
the ordinance and email them with the percentage and wording. Mr. Gese reminded everyone that the
429 process needs to be followed.
Paul Emeott asked about the striping for Scheuneman Road. Striping will take place in May, 2016.
Next Meetings
May 3, City Planning Commission meeting, 7:00 p.m., City Hall, 4200 Otter Lake Road
May 9, City of Gem Lake Workshop meeting, 7:00 p.m. City Hall, 4200 Otter Lake Road
Next City Council meeting, Tuesday, May 17, 7:00 p.m.
Adjournment
Being there no further business, following a motion by Councilmember Lindner, seconded by
Councilmember Bosak, Acting Mayor Artig-Swomley adjourned the meeting at 8:09 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Gloria Tessier