HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014 03-18 CC MinutesMinutes of Gem Lake City Council meeting, March 18, 2014
Mayor Uzpen called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM
Present: Mayor Uzpen, Council members Lindner, Artig-Swomley, Kuny, and Bosak. Also present were
County Commissioner Blake Huffman, Danielle Vineski, and Elijah Muedeking from White Bear Lake Area
High School.
March agenda
Mayor Uzpen asked for additions to the March agenda. Motion by Artig-Swomley and seconded by
Bosak the agenda was approved 5-0.
February City Council minutes
Upon motion by Artig-Swomley and seconded by Bosak the February minutes were approved, with no
corrections, 5-0.
Committee reports – none. There was a brief discussion to communicate to the Planning Commission
the need for them to resume regular meetings.
Old business
City newsletter for March-April, 2014. Potential topics were discussed by the council including the
moratorium extension, Marc Putman’s planning, rain garden workshops offered through the Vadnais
Lake Area Water Management Organization (VLAWMO), Commissioner Huffman’s presentation, and
general ordinance information.
New business
Commissioner Huffman updated the city council on five primary areas that the county is presently
working on: public safety, helping those in need, private sector growth, spending controls, and
infrastructure. He highlighted several public works road improvement projects slated for this year, and
provided a county pothole reporting hotline. He also talked about projects involving the county and
other agencies relating to Interstate 694 improvements and bridge work along Minnesota trunk highway
36 set to begin in 2015. Huffman then reviewed county development plans for the Twin City Army
Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) in Arden Hills that will feature residential, commercial, retail, and open space
on the 427 acres of land. Finally he touched on improvements to the White Bear Area food shelf as a
way to assist families in need, and expanding the county’s tax base through the development outlined
above. Huffman concluded by fielding questions and offering to host a tour of the site sometime this
coming summer.
Resolution 2014-05 for wine sales at the Black Sea Restaurant. Upon a motion by Artig-Swomley and
second by Bosak, the council approved resolution 2014-05 by a voice vote 5-0.
League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust 2014-2015 insurance package renewal. Upon a motion by
Lindner and second by Artg-Swomley, the council voted 5-0 to “NOT WAIVE the monetary limits on
municipal tort liability; and to authorize the Treasurer to submit the Liability Coverage Waiver Form
indicating the Council’s desire to NOT WAIVE the limits.”
Resolution 2014-06 moratorium extension. Upon a motion by Artig-Swomley and second by Bosak, the
council by voice vote of 5-0 to extend the moratorium on development and/or redevelopment of land
east of US Highway 61 through June, 2014.
March claims. Upon motion by Lindner and seconded by Kuny the council voted to approve the claims
for March 5-0.
Mayor Uzpen presented the March financial report.
Presentations from the public – none
Presentations from the council – none
Adjourn
There being no further business upon motion by Artig-Swomley and seconded by Bosak, Mayor Uzpen
adjourned the meeting at 8:06 PM