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Home My WebLink About2010 04-20 CC MINUTESCITY OF C EM LAKE, MN 42€ 0 Ott& Lake Road Gem Lake, MN 55110-3227 Telephone 651-747-2790 E-mail .City(a gemlakeMN.org Minutes of Gem Lake City Council Meeting 20 April 2010 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Gem Lake was called to order by Mayor Uzpen on Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at 7:00 pm in the Gem Lake City Hall meeting room. The following members were present: Mayor Robert Uzpen; CounciImembers Thomas Rasmussen, James Lindner, Gretchen Artig-Swomley and Richard Bosak. Other members of the public attended per the sign in sheet sent around. the room, APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND MEETING MINUTES City Council Agenda: Mayor Uzpen called for additions, deletions and corrections to the agenda. No corrections were made. Upon motion by Councilmember Artig-Swomley, and seconded by Councilmember Bosak, the agenda was approved for April 20, 2010, Ayes — 5, Nays -- 0. City Council March Meeting Minutes: The March, 2010.minutes were presented and corrections were needed„ --Upon motion by Councilmember Rasmussen, and seconded by Councilmember Artig-Swomley, the minutes of March 2010 were accepted with corrections being made. Ayes -- 5, Nays — 0. Planning Commission March Meeting Minutes: The March, 2010 minutes were presented and corrections were needed. Upon motion by Councilmember Bosak, and seconded by Councilmember Artig-Swomley, the Planning Commission minutes of March, 2010 were accepted with corrections being made. Ayes — 5. Nays — 0. OLD BUSINESS Newsletter: Topics to put in the newsletter were the well test reminder. The loons are back at the lake, so Councilmember Artig-Swomley would like to interview someone from the DNR_ Another suggestion was recognition on past Councilmembers that were on the City Council and Councilmember Bosak would design a plaque on the Counciimembers going back to the year 195.9. Also, check with election records on when the state started with Mayors. [ em hake City Council Meeting Page 2 .o f .6 A discussion took place with regards to this year's elections and the rules around election judges. They will be required to work a 16-hour shift, they will be trained and they have to be a resident of Gem Lake:. It was suggested doing an article on springtime composting, run-off water and how it affects Gem Lake. In addition, Councilmember Artig-Swomley would like to do an article on the new residents moving into Gem Lake, NEW BUSINESS Audit Report from the Accountants: Tom Kays and Michelle Bruley, CPA's from Larson Allen presented the audit report to the City Council. This is their third year doing the audit. Gem Lake is in 'a very solid financial position. They discussed the handout and answered any questions the City Council had. Newcombe Property Purchase Vote: The special hearing was presented in early March and discussion was heard from the public regarding the sale of the Newcombe property. The Mayor would like a motion to purchase the available property. Upon motion by Councilmember Lindner and seconded by Councilmember Bosak, Tom Kapsonly, a Gem Lake resident was at the meeting and asked that the council have a referendum before that purchase is made. He does not believe that we should have a park; due to Ramsey County has many parks in the area. He would encourage the council to have a referendum vote.. The Mayor asked for vote in favor of purchasing the property. Zero. Opposed, five, The City of Gem Lake will not purchase the Newcombe property. Resolution 2010-05 for Secondary Scholarship: Mayor will be going to the White Bear Lake High School on May 26th to present the scholarship with a letter to a Germ Lake student. The scholarship will be going to Jamie Nadeau for $500. Upon motion by Councilrnember Artig-Swomley and seconded by Councilmember Lindner, motion passes. Ayes — 5, Nays — 0. Resolution 2010-06 for Montessori School: Gem Lake City Attorney Trevor Oliver was present and explained that there is a modification to the loan terms between Premier Bank and the school. There is nine years left on the loan. The city has no responsibility for the loan. Upon motion by Councilmember Artig- Swomley and seconded by Councilmeniber Lindner, The Resolution to amend the loan with Premier Bank has been authorized and seconded. Motion passes. Ayes-- 5, Nays -- 0. Discussion on Tessier Road: There is money in the budget for the road repair. The city will fix the culvert with proper drainage and clean up of the culvert at the end of the road. The garbage trucks and snowplows have done damage on the side of road. The City Council decided to fix the road and do the clean up. Look for us on the WOrld Wia.Web at!scitilatk.enin.ort2, Clem Lake City Council Meeting l'ai2,e 3 of 6 Animal Control: At this time, the City of Gem Lake does not have animal control. The company we had a contract with expired and they did not renew the contract. Mayor Uzpen is working this issue with. White Bear Lake and the Sherriff's office. At this time, any animal issues contact the Sherriff Deputy and. they will take care of any animal issues. Claims for April: The bills for April were discussed and authorized to pay. Upon motion by Councilmember Artig-Swomley and seconded by Councilmember Bosak, motion passes. Ayes — 5, Nays — 0. Monthly Financial Report: The City Council received and reviewed the current financial memo by Jessie Hart and budget for April and Gem Lake is at 73% of the 2010 operating costs. Jessie went over the memo and explained the information presented. OPEN ITEMS FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Gambling Funds: Mayor Uzpen and Trevor Oliver explained the gambling funds rates, having Gem Lake collecting 2% currently, but raising it to 10%. Trevor explained that the council would have to amend and pass the ordinance in order to raise the percentage rate. It was recommended to have a Public Hearing next month. SEH: Councilmember Lindner is working with Jeremy at SEH to complete the MS4 report. He is working on a map of the inflow/out-flows of the City of Gem Lake. Flag Pole: Gem Lake should be receiving their flagpole in the next week. Washington County will deliver the flagpole. The bid for the electrical work on the flagpole is Gephardt. Four Seasons Auto: Councilmember Rasmussen feels they are not abiding by the conditional permit. Mayor Uzpen went over to talk to Mr. Newcomb's property owner explaining the conditions of the conditional permit. The City Council can start the process and can notify issues with Mr. Newcomb. The council can hold a hearing with Mr. Newcomb and the council has the right to. revoke the permit. The council agrees to keep an eye on the business for now. Vadnais Heights Sports Complex: The project is moving forward as it has been approved, It is scheduled for completion for fall, 2010. FUTURE COUNCIL MEETINGS Workshop Meeting: May 3., 201.0 at 7:00. p.m. City Council Meeting: May 18, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. I...00k [oi .ins on the World Wide 1Veb al. =�Lnilakelint:or Ge ii Lake City Council NI.ecting Page 4 of 6 ADJOURN. The April 20, 2010 regular meeting of the City Council was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Upon motion by Councilmember Rasmussen, and seconded by CounciImember Artig-Swomley, the City Council meeting was adjourned. Ayes -- 5, Nays — 0. APPROVED: ATTEST: ATTEST: Julie Newkirk Recording Secretary Robert Uzpen Mayor .uok Iirr us can the World Wide Web,argeral ik inn.or2, Clem Lake City Council Meeting Pkiy 5 of 6 SIGN UP SHEET: Tom Kays — Larson Allen Michelle 1.3inley — Larson Allen l Ieather Will — White Bear Montessori School Tom Kal scaly Ciern Lake Resident Look kir us on the Woi ld W'Ide Web pit gernlakcin]l.oi g OGmLake City Connell Meeting Page 6v6 SIGN IN SHEET: Dennis Newcomb Kimberly ran Paul EmemR Craig Rafferty Ken Newcombe Da N4 Rs C� r Look for A on me World Wide Web at qerni.Aemn.org