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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014 04-15 CC MinutesMinutes of Gem Lake City Council meeting, April 15, 2014 Mayor Uzpen called the meeting to order at 7:01 PM Present: Mayor Uzpen, Council members Lindner, Artig-Swomley, Kuny, and Bosak. Also present were Gregory N. Martz, Ron Bartus, and Paul Emeott, who signed the attendance sheet. April agenda Mayor Uzpen asked for additions to the April agenda. Motion by Artig-Swomley and seconded by Kuny the agenda was approved 5-0. March City Council minutes Upon motion by Artig-Swomley and seconded by Lindner the March minutes were approved, with no corrections, 5-0. Committee reports – none. Old business City newsletter for April, 2014. Potential topics were discussed by the council including the moratorium extension, Marc Putman’s planning, crime in Gem Lake, rain garden workshops offered through the Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization (VLAWMO), distracted driver sweeps by Ramsey County sheriff, and street sweeping with broken asphalt pickup. Public Hearing Ordinance 67C. Mayor Uzpen opened the public hearing at 7:10PM. Paul Emeott spoke of formatting this ordinance into one font size and type. Mayor Uzpen closed the public hearing at 7:14PM. Resolution 2014-08 to approve changes to Ordinance 67C. Upon motion by Lindner and second by Artig-Swomley, the council voted 5-0 to approve changes. New business Four Seasons Auto extension. Resolution 2014-07 to extend Four Seasons Auto occupancy of current location until April 30. There was a brief discussion on the sequence of Mayor Uzpen informing the tenant he could remain in place pending city council approval of this resolution. Voice vote: Uzpen – yes, Bosak – yes, Kuny – yes, Lindner – yes, Artig-Swomley – yes. Resolution 2014-07 passed 5-0. Gem Lake City Hall rental after hours. There is a need to have someone, be it a Ramsey County Sheriff’s deputy or a Gem Lake city staff member to be available to unlock/disarm the relock/rearm the main door and building security system before and after rental use of the facility. Potential renters need to confirm the availability of either a deputy or a city staff person to perform security duties prior to renting the facility. The council discussed this and decided to keep the current rental policy and procedure as is, but to add language that a fee of $52/hr. will be included into the rental agreement to cover the cost of either a deputy or staff member to be on site to perform said security tasks. Automated External Defibrillator (AED). In order to remain compliant with state law, our AED’s paddles must be replaced as they have reached the end of the manufacturer’s prescribed shelf life. The manufacturer’s representative will come out to replace the paddles and to perform routine calibration and maintenance on our AED. April claims. Upon motion by Bosak and seconded by Artig-Swomley the council voted to approve the claims for April 5-0. Mayor Uzpen presented the April financial report. Presentations from the public – none Presentations from the council – Lindner advised the council that he is now the treasurer for the Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization (VLAWMO) technical commission and as such he is also a member of the VLAWMO finance committee and they will meet Monday, April 21 to prepare and review VLAWMO’s budget for 2015. Bosal updated the council on the city’s webpage redesign using new software. Artig-Swomley added that she would include comments by Blake Huffman from his newsletter into the Gem Lake newsletter. Adjourn There being no further business upon motion by Lindner and seconded by Artig-Swomley, Mayor Uzpen adjourned the meeting at 7:48PM.