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City of Gem Lake
City Council Meeting – June 21, 2016
Meeting Minutes
Mayor Uzpen called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Councilmembers Artig-Swomley, Bosak and
Lindner and Kuny were present. Others in attendance: Jonathan Beseman and Mike Donnelly, Waste
Management, Justin Gese, City Engineer, Patrick Kelly, City Attorney, Paul Emeott, Tom Hansen, Lori
Kirchhamer and Shawn Pehrson, members of the community.
June 21, 2016, Agenda
A motion was made by Councilmember Lindner, seconded by Councilmember Artig-Swomley to approve
the agenda for June 21, 2016, motion passed. Agenda approved.
Minutes
Councilmember Bosak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Artig-Swomley to approve the
minutes for the May 17, 2016, City Council meeting, motion passed. Minutes approved.
Committee Reports
None.
Old Business
Newsletter ideas: flag pole dedication, recycling, positions up for re-election, moratorium, watershed
report/article/VLAMO to be written by Councilmember Lindner, 2017 budget, 24 Hillary Artesian Home
Tour, citizen petition for sewer on Otter Lake Road.
Public Hearing
None
New Business
Revoke Ordinance 127 for notice
Councilmember Lindner made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Artig-Swomley to revoke
Ordinance 127 for short notice. Motion passed.
Temporary Ordinance 128 – Interim Ordinance to establish a moratorium
Councilmember Lindner made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Artig-Swomley to approve
Temporary Ordinance 128 – Interim Ordinance to establish a moratorium. A brief discussion about the
length of the moratorium and clarification of variance provision took place. Vote was taken, all ayes
with Mayor Uzpen abstaining. Motion passed.
Otter Lake petition for sewer from Lori Kirchhamer
Shawn Pehrson and Lori Kirchhamer presented the results of Ms. Kirchhamer’s petition for sewer. The
petition is still in progress, clarification of assessments were discussed. The petition will be brought back
to the July 19, 2016, City Council meeting.
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S.E.H. proposal for Sewer for Otter Lake Road
Justin Gese, City Engineer, clarified the two map proposals for sewer on Otter Lake Road and parts of
the east end of Goose Lake Road. Noted due to a scheduling conflict, Mr. Gese will not be attending the
July 19, 2016, meeting.
Resolution 2016-10 Waste Management Contract for Recycling
An RFP was sent out for pick-up of recyclables for the City of Gem Lake. Waste Management, our
current hauler, responded. Our current contract with Waste Management expires in September, 2016.
Councilmember Lindner made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Artig-Swomley to approve
Resolution 2016-10 Waste Management Contract for Recycling. Motion passed.
Discussion on Flag Raising Ceremony at the July City Council meeting
The council agreed that the new flag/pole dedication would be at the July, 2016, City Council meeting.
The V. F. W. has agreed to host the ceremony. Refreshments will be served.
Claims for June, 2016
A motion was made by Councilmember Lindner, seconded by Councilmember Artig-Swomley to approve
the claims for June, 2016. Motion passed.
Monthly Financial Reports
Approved. Noted that the 2017 preliminary budget would be discussed at the August, 2016, City Council
meeting.
Presentations from the Public
Paul Emeott asked about the fog lines for Scheuneman Road. The center line has been completed
however the fog lines are not done. Ms. Tessier will check with Ramsey County Public Works as to the
status. Stated that SAC monies can be used for sewer installation. SAC monies will be part of the July
City Council workshop.
Open Items for Councilmembers to bring up
Councilmember Artig-Swomley compared the fees that White Bear Township charges for an accessory
building compared to the Gem Lake fee. Mayor Uzpen noted that a file has been created for fee
schedule discussion. Council briefly discussed how sewer and water are assessed.
Next Meetings
City of Gem Lake Workshop, Monday, July 11, 2016, 7:00 p.m. – cash connection discussion
Next City Council meeting, Tuesday, July 19, 7:00 p.m.
Adjournment
Being there no further business, following a motion by Councilmember Lindner, seconded by
Councilmember Bosak, the meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Gloria Tessier