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Home My WebLink About2025 04-15 CC PacketCITY OF GEM LAKE Heritage Hall 4200 Otter Lake Road | Gem Lake, MN 55110 651-747-2790/92 | 651-747-2795 (fax) E-mail city@gemlakemn.org City Council Meeting – April 15, 2025 Call to Order of City Council Meeting By Mayor Artig-Swomley at 7:_____ p.m. Call of Roll Artig-Swomley Cacioppo Patrick Johnson Lindner Approve Agenda and Minutes • Accept the Agenda for the April 15, 2025, City Council Meeting • Approve the Minutes from the March 18, 2025, City Council Meeting Special Presentations/Public Hearings • MS4 Presentation – SEH Representative Lily Hock Consent Agenda • Resolution #2025-011 April 2025 Donation to White Bear Lake Area Food Shelf • Monthly Financial Report(s) • Claims Committee Reports • Planning Commission Old Business • Newsletter Updates / Topics / Suggestions • Code Enforcement Issues Discussion • Potential Water System Funding • Comprehensive Plan / Met Council Interaction • Barnett KIA Developers Agreement Draft New Business • Archery Turkey Hunting Applications o 5 Daniels Farm Road o 7 Daniels Farm Road • Resolution #2025-012 2025 Joint Recycling Day Event with White Bear Township • Future Charitable Gambling Donations o White Bear Lake Emergency Food Shelf Community Outreach to Other Cities and Government Bodies Presentations from the Public, 2 minutes maximum Open Items for Council Members to Bring Up Future Council Meetings • Next City Council Meeting, Tuesday, May 20, 2025 o Attendance Inquiry • Next City Council Workshop, Monday, May 12, 2025 – CANCELED Adjournment – The meeting adjourned at ________ City of Gem Lake City Council Meeting Minutes March 18, 2025 1 City of Gem Lake City Council Meeting – March 18, 2025 Meeting Minutes Mayor Gretchen Artig-Swomley called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Councilmembers Jim Lindner, Len Cacioppo, Ben Johnson and Joshua Patrick were present. Also present: City Attorney Martin Norder, MPCA Representatives Michael Ginsbach, Drew Bahl and Time Grape, Gem Lake Hills Golf Course Representatives Matt Greet and Steve Nasvik, Acting City Clerk Melissa Lawrence, and residents Ken and Jodi Lorenz, Pat Ryan, Jim Wilson, Ken Defiel, Carol Schacht, Callie Donaghue, Paul Emeott, Brad Naylor, Dustin Marks, Sarah Ernhart, Melissa Rottach, Sherrie O’Malley, Jon Reigstad, Tom Bolfing, Rich and Roberta Pientka, Kristen Hoeschler O’Brien, and Isaac Nelson. March 18, 2025, Agenda A motion was introduced by Councilmember Linder to accept the agenda, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo. Motion carried 5-0. Minutes A motion was introduced by Councilmember Lindner, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo to approve the February 18, 2025, City Council Meeting minutes. Motion carried 5-0. A motion was introduced by Councilmember Lindner, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo to accept the March 11, 2025, Planning Commission Meeting minutes. Motion carried 5-0. Special Presentations/Public Hearings MPCA Well Testing Updates Representative from the MPCA shared some information on the recent well samplings and a new contamination detected in 27 properties. Drew Bahl spoke about the latest well sampling results. He shared that some residents were not asked if their wells could be sampled and they only found out when they received a report from the MPCA. This is not the norm for the MPCA, and consent will be asked for before the next round of sampling. Guidelines on PFAS recently changed so the MPCA decided to add that test to the samples as well. Of the 28 homes sampled in the fall of 2024, 27 of those homes showed contamination of PFAS, based on the new guidelines by the state. There are more sampling events scheduled in the coming weeks, which will tell the MPCA if the sampling should be expanded to look at all wells in Gem Lake. Treatment options are available to help with the PFAS contamination, such as installing carbon filter systems in homes. While this helps remove the PFAS contamination, it will not remove the 1,4 Dioxane. PFAS is the primary point of concern to the MPCA now as the numbers for 1,4 Dioxane have started to dwindle. Bottled water is still being supplied to all those with the contamination and will not be supplied to those with the PFAS contamination. Michael Ginsbach shared that PFAS is found all over Minnesota with the main source of the contamination being from 3M products. There is a current lawsuit against 3M regarding the contamination. This is an ongoing investigation for the MPCA. Residents should consult the MPCA website to see what standards any carbon filter system needs to adhere to in order to be effective. Residents in attendance asked questions regarding the new contaminant to which the MPCA representatives reiterated what they had already said regarding it. The MPCA is going to update their website that talks about the contamination in Gem Lake to include information on PFAS as well. Consent Agenda Resolution #2025-007 March 2025 Donation to White Bear Lake Area Food Shelf 2025 Garden Overlay Interim Use Permit – Bryan Hansen County Road E Property Monthly Financial Report(s) Claims City of Gem Lake City Council Meeting Minutes March 18, 2025 2 All items on the consent agenda were reviewed by the Council. Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion to approve all the items listed on the consent agenda, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo. Motion carried 5-0. Committee Reports No representative from the Planning Commission was in attendance. Mayor Artig-Swomley shared with the Council that she would like to encourage the Planning Commission to assign someone as a swing person in the case that there will be no quorum, and one is needed to hold a necessary meeting. The mayor will have a conversation with Planning Commission Chair Don Cummings regarding the suggestions. Old Business Newsletter Updates / Topics / Suggestions Some topics for the next newsletter would include the MPCA presentation, news on the work the golf course and KIA dealership are doing, scholarship recipients and the 2nd stormwater article written by Councilmember Jim Lindner. Code Enforcement Issues Discussion A letter was sent to the owner of the rental property on Scheuneman Road informing them that their property would need to be reinspected after a list of items was corrected. The inspection has still not been scheduled at this point. Barnett KIA Developers Agreement Draft A draft agreement has been created but is still being reviewed by staff. The Mayor asked the council if she could be given authority to approve it after the review has been completed instead of waiting until the next City Council meeting. This will help to keep the project on schedule. Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion authorizing the Mayor the authority to approve the agreement after legal has finalized it, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo. Motion carried 5-0. New Business Conditional Use Permit – 4039 Scheuneman Road – Gem Lake Hills Golf Course Graduate Community Planner CJ Sycks from TKDA summarized the request in a memo to the City Council. The applicant is requesting an amendment to an existing Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for the Gem Lake Hills Golf Course at 4039 Scheuneman Road. The applicant is proposing to add a miniature golf putting course (putting course) and an ambient outdoor speaker system (speaker system) to the property. The proposed putting course will be constructed in the location of the old hitting cages, located on the east side of the property, near the primary building (the clubhouse) and parking lot. The hitting cages were removed in the spring of 2024. The clubhouse includes an open space with a bar, customer seating space, three bathrooms, and an office. There is also a maintenance department with an office, lawn mower and utility vehicle parking, and a large walk-in refrigerator. The active CUP was originally approved on March 14, 1964, and has been amended four (4) times since then. The most recent amendment was approved on February 20, 1989. CUPs were formerly referred to as Special Use Permits (SUPs). In a narrative provided by the applicant and included in the Meeting Packet, the applicant states that the addition of a putting course will provide a recreational option for all ages and will increase the appeal of their facility. They state that the putting course will be designed to minimize any potential impact on the environment and will adhere to all zoning regulations. The site area is approximately 19,000 square feet in size. The landscaping within the putting course will be artificial turf, with areas of turf designed to look like sand. In addition, a new deck is planned to be built on the west side of the building, near the putting course. City of Gem Lake City Council Meeting Minutes March 18, 2025 3 The applicants anticipate an additional 30% increase in golf “rounds” played on the property (putting course and golf rounds). They anticipate an increase in visitors for the putting course, however, putting course visitors tend to arrive together in one vehicle compared to golfers arriving alone in individual vehicles, due to the nature of the games and the audiences. The proposed speaker system will be used to provide background music and announcements. The applicant states that it will maintain appropriate volume levels and will abide by all noise ordinances. There will be between 12 and 18 speakers installed on the putting course. The speakers will be placed in a way that allows contained volume for patrons to hear music, while maintaining a quiet environment for the nearby neighborhoods. While the applicant is uncertain of the exact decibel levels at this time, they anticipate that it could reach 60-70 decibels. The system will allow the operators to set a maximum volume that cannot be exceeded. Ordinance No. 131 regulates conditional use permits in section 17.5. The criteria that need to be reviewed and measured are: 1) Adjacent Uses, 2) Air and Water Quality, 3) Traffic Generations, 4) Public Safety and Health, 5) Area Aesthetics, 6) Economic Impact on the Entire Area, 7) Consistency with the Comprehensive Municipal Plan, and 8) Anticipated Duration of the Conditional or Interim Use. These criteria were discussed and the notes on the topics can be found on the City Planner memo available. One of the concerns of the Commission Members was the noise. They were reassured that it would not be a problem. Resolution #2025-008 Approving CUP for Gem Lake Hills Golf Course Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion to approve the CUP amendment request with the conditions listed, seconded by Council member Cacioppo. Motion carried 5-0. Resolution #2025-009 Adoption of the 2025 Ramsey County Hazard Mitigation Plan The 2025 Ramsey County Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) update provides a framework to enhance the general well-being, safety and resilience of residents and communities across Ramsey County. This plan considers the impact of natural hazards across the planning area, reviews current levels of capability relevant to hazard mitigation, and identifies a comprehensive hazard mitigation strategy to buy down levels of risk. Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion to adopt the 2025 Ramsey County Hazard Mitigation Plan, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo. Motion carried 5-0. Resolution #2025-010 2026-2030 Joint Powers Agreement with the RCGISUG The Ramsey County GIS Users Group (RCGISUG) is an alliance and partnership of municipal governments and watershed management units who make use of Geographic Information Systems operating within Ramsey County, Minnesota. Gem Lake signed a JPA in 2018 but missed renewing the JPA in 2021. Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion to approve the Joint Powers Agreement with the RCGISUG, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo. Motion carried 5-0. Prairie Restoration Quote Pete Tholen of White Bear Township Public Works submitted a quote to the Gem Lake Clerk regarding summer 2025 services from Prairie Restoration. This service would include an overspray to manage invasive or aggressive species in the public land along the Gem Lake Trail. Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion to approve the quote, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo. Motion carried 5-0. Updated Generator Quotes for Heritage Hall The city received updated comparable quotes for generators at Heritage Hall. NEI quoted a 45-KVA 3- phase natural gas generator for $77,900.00 which includes the cost of the generator, materials, gas hook up, labor, rental equipment, concrete pad and site restoration. Lucas Electric quoted a 48KW commercial grade City of Gem Lake City Council Meeting Minutes March 18, 2025 4 liquid cooled 120/208 volt 3 phase generator for $52,800.00. This includes the generator, transfer switch, labor and site restoration only. All other items such as the concrete pad and natural gas line will need to be completed by other contractors. The Council discussed the cost difference and work to be done and felt that a 48KW generator would be better than a 45KVA generator. This will be a shared cost with White Bear Township. Councilmember Patrick introduced a motion to approve the quote from Lucas Electric in the amount of $52,800.00, seconded by Councilmember Johnson. Motion carried 5-0. Website Format Discussion Mayor Artig-Swomley shared with the Council that for the website it might be a good idea to have someone come and take professional headshots for the website of each Councilmember. Some recommendations have been made to the City Clerk by the person handling the City’s website remodel. Future Charitable Gambling Donations White Bear Lake Emergency Food Shelf Mayor Artig-Swomley suggested that the Council donate in April $1,500.00 to the White Bear Lake Emergency Food Shelf. Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion to request a donation in the amount of $1,500.00 for the White Bear Lake Emergency Food Shelf, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo. Motion carried 5-0. Community Outreach to Other Cities and Government Bodies Mayor Artig-Swomley shared that her recent meeting with Vadnais Heights went well. During the meeting Vadnais Heights proposed a way to bring the water bill down at the Villas. Progress is being made. There was even talk about dropping the meter fee completely, but that won’t help as much as the City would like. With the apartment building going up on Labore Road, Vadnais Heights may want to work jointly with Gem Lake as a future water supplier. No detailed discussion has occurred yet. The White Bear Lake Fire Chief would like to attend the May City Council meeting to give a report. Councilmember Lindner shared that he was again voted chair of the VLAWMO board. Presentation from the Public, 2 Minutes Maximum None. Open Items for Council Members to Bring Up None Future Council Meetings City Council, Tuesday, April 15, 2025. City Council Workshop, Monday, April 14, 2025, is CANCELED. Attendance Inquiry At this time all in attendance will be at the April meeting. Adjournment Being there no further business, following a motion from Councilmember Lindner, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo, the meeting adjourned at 9:07 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Melissa Lawrence Claims For Payment CITY OF GEM LAKE Gretchen Artig-Swomley, Mayor Ben Johnson, Council Jim Lindner, Council Len Cacioppo, Council Joshua Patrick, Council Tom Kelly, Treasurer Period Ending 411512025 Signatures Approving Claims Date of Approval Fund Totals $ AmountI General Fund Parks & Playgrounds 2004 Debt Service Fund 2006 Debt Service Fund 2015 Debt Service Fund 2018 Debt Service Fund lmprovement Fund Scheuneman Road lmprovements Hoffman Road lmprovements 602-Sewer Fund 60'l-Water Fund lnvestment Trust Fund 61,908.29 Total All Funds 6't,908.29 Claims for Payment Check Numbers 12799 through '12819 chcck Dat€ check CHECK REGISTER FOR CITY OF GEM LAKE cHEcK DArE o4/L5/2025 - O4/L5/2O25 vcndor l{a[G Arount BANK GEN GENERAL CTIECKING04/LS/202s 1279904/L5/2025 1280004/L5/202s 1280104/ts/202s 12802o4/t5/2025 12803o4/Ls/202s 1280404/ts/202s 12805o4/75/202s 12806 04/LS/202s 1280704/ts/2025 1280804/L5/2025 1280904/t5/2025 12810 04/LS/2025 1281104/LS/202s 1281204/t5/202s 12813o4/Ls/2025 128r.4o4/LS/2025 12815o4/ts/202s 12816o4/Ls/2025 r.281704/t5/2025 1281804/t5/202s 12819 GEN TOTALS: Total of 21 checks: Less 0 Voi d Checks: Total of 21 Di sbursenents: CINTAS city of r,/hite Bear Lake City of white Bear Lake coverall of the Twin cities GOO La$/ GILBERT MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR INVOICE CLOUD IIIC Kel ly & Lemmons, PA Mel i ssa Lawrence METRO-INET Mi nnesota Pollut'ion control A Nykanen Inspecti ons LCC Premi er Banks Press Publications RAIiISEY COUNTY REPUBLIC SERVICES SEH white Bear Lake Emergency Foo WHITE BEAR LOCKSMITH WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP UTILITY B xcel Energy t62 .45 36,518.25 12,306.2s 640.00 85 .00 410.00 565 .00 1,461.00 92.82 1,160.00 400.00 120.00 657.04 55.00 9r.6.00 1,115.66 2 ,544.77 r., s00.00 135 .00 232.00 592 .11 61,908.29 0.00 6a;90g79 04/75/2025 08152 aM Page: L/r check Date Bank Account CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF GEM LAKE cHEcK DArE 04/75/2025 - 04/t5/2025 Descri ption Accoun Deptt Anount Fund: 1OO GETEML 04/75/2025 GEN 72799 crNrAs check GEN 12799 Total for Fund 100 GENEFiAL o4/L5/2025 GEN 12800 city of white Bear Lake check cEN 12800 Total for Fund 100 GENERAL 04/!5/2025 GEN 12801# city of white Bear Lake check GEN 12801 Total for Fund 100 GENERAL O4/I5/2O25 GEN 12802 coveral'l of the Twin cities CINTAS RI]GS CINTAS AED 2ND QTR 202 PRINCIPAL O 5P NP OLICE CONIRACT OLICE FACILIry FIRE SERVICES FlRE INSPECTIONS PRINCIPAL FIRE FACILITY CoVERALL MARCH 2025 COVERALL APRIL 2025 40314 10100 40314 42100 00000 42100 12,306.2s 320.00 320.00 40319 40319 41940 41940 403t4 40314 40319 40119 762.45 34, 309.98 2,208.27 95 50 31 130 04/ts/2025 04 /1-5 /2025 04 /ts /2o2s 04 /ts/202s 04/L5/2025 GDO LEGAL SERVICES FIRE INSPECTION INVOICE CLOUD GENERAL COUNSEL MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT MILEAGE REIMEURSEMENT check GEN 12802 Total for Fund L00 GE ERAL GEN 12803 GDo Law GEN ].2804 GILSERT MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, IN GEN 12805 TNVOICE CLOUD INC GEN 12806 Kelly & Lenmons, PA GEt{ 72807 Mel i ssa Lawrence check GEN 12807 Tota'l for Fund 100 GENERAL GEN 12808 METRO-INT GEN 12809 M'innesota Pollution control agency GEN 1281-0 Nykanen Inspections LCC GEN l28ll.# Premi er Banks II SUPPORT 2025 APPLICAIION FOR GENERAL PERMII MARCH 2025 INSPECTIONS 40309 42325 32273 92 .82 1,160.00 400.00 120.00 FLYWHEEL WEESITE HOSIING ANNUAL FEE MCFOA MISC. SUPPLIES WALMART CREDIT FOR OVERPAYMENT 41900 41900 41900 00000 41304 40300 40309 40304 403l1 40331 40440 40440 40200 3413 3 41600 47940 41500 41600 41900 41900 41900 41410 41900 4191-0 00000 41900 47940 43122 4.J.940 41940 640.00 85.00 430.00 565.00 1,461.00 12.18 80.64 04 /Ls /2O2s 04/15/2O2s 04 /Ls /2025 04 /ts /202s 04 /ts/202s 04 / rs /202s 04/ts/2025 04/7s/2025 150.00 440.00 69 .42 (2.38) check GEN 12811 Total for Fund 100 GENERAL GEN f2812 press Publications PREss PUBLrcATroNs GEN 128]-3 RAMSEY COUNTY 2025 ELECIION SVCS 2ND QTR GEN I28L4 REPUBLIC SERVICES REPUBLIC SERVICES MARCH 2025 GEN 12815 SEH GENERAL ENGINEERING SVCS GEN 12816 white Bear Lake Emergency Food she aPRrL 2025 DoNATToN GEN 12817 WHITE BEAR LOCKSI.IfTH INSTALL DOOR CLOSURE GEN 12818 WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP UTILITY BILLIN 2025 1ST QTR UTILITY BILL cEN 12819# xcel Energy STREET LIGHTS ELECTRIC SERVICE GAS SERVICE 40351 40300 40384 40303 22007 40300 40385 40386 40381 40383 657.04 55 .00 916.00 1,135.66 2,544.71 1,500.00 33s .00 232.00 04/75/2025 08153 aM 1.50 462 .7 5 t27 .86 check , Payee 04 /Ls /2O2s 04 /rs /2025 04 /ts /2o2s 04 /7s/202s 42100 42100 41940 41940 36, s18.2 5 8,808.10 1,452.90 2 ,04s.2 5 41900 41910 00000 Page: 7/2 Check Date Bank ACCOUNT check , Payee CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF GEM LAKE CHECK DArE 04/75/2025 - 04/LS/2025 Descri pti on Accoun Deptt AtlouNT FUnd: IOO GE.ETAL check cEr{ 12819 Total for Fund 100 GENERAL Total For Fund: 100 Report Tota'l : '#'-INDICATES CHECK DISTRIBUTED TO MORE THAN ONE DEPARTI{ENT 592. 11 61,908. 2 9 61,908.29 04/151202 5 0E: 53 Ar,,t Page: 2/2 City of Gem Lake, MNNPDES Phase IIStormwater Permit Program 2025 Annual Public Meeting Lily Hock, PE April 15, 2025 Overview NPDES MS4 Program Background Highlights by MCM Annual Report Updates MS4 Program Updates Comments / Questions NPDES Program Background Clean Water Act: Established NPDES Permit U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administered locally by MPCA City of Gem Lake: Phase II Small MS4 General Permit coverage Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) 6 Minimum Control Measures (MCM) Best Management Practices (BMPs) NPDES National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System MS4 Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Minimum Control Measures 1.Public Education and Outreach 2.Public Participation and Involvement 3.Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination 4.Construction Site Run-Off Control 5.Post-Construction Run-off Control 6.Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Activities Program Summary MCM 1: Public Education & Outreach Articles in the City newsletter Water Quality, including yard waste and construction activities Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Deicing Salt Use Pet Waste Stormwater Page on the City website Partnership with VLAWMO and RWMWD Workshops, Events Program Summary MCM 2: Public Participation/Involvement Solicit and Respond to Public Comments Past meetings have been later in calendar year Moving to a spring meeting schedule moving forward Reminder that the City must continue to provide (at least) 1 public involvement activity that includes a pollution prevention or water quality theme (17.6) Past events have included City Wide Clean Up Day Program Summary MCM 3: Illicit Discharge, Detection & Elimination City storm water base map use for system inspections No reported illicit discharges in 2023 and 2024 Program Summary MCM 4: Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control 0 Active Construction Sites > 1 acre in 2023 and 2024 Ordinance No. 131 Section 22.1 Erosion, Sediment, and Waste Controls Sets standards for construction activities Program Summary MCM 5: Post-Construction Stormwater Management 1 Proposed site plan > 1 acre reviewed in 2023 and 2024 Barnett Kia Redevelopment (Late 2024) Ordinance No. 131 Section 22.2 Stormwater Management Sets clear design standards for project proposers Program Summary MCM 6: Pollution Prevention & Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations Inspections: 13 Outfalls (2020) 1 Infiltration Basin (Structural Stormwater BMPs) (2023) 2 Ponds (2023) Updated inspections in near future Annual Report Update Annual reports typically due on June 30th of each year MPCA is still working on making the e- service available It is anticipated that the annual report questions will be revised/updated to align with the requirements of the current MS4 General Permit Calendar years 2022, 2023, and 2024 will need to be submitted when e-service available Documentation and record retention! What is e-Service? Online service for data entry and certification and signature of data Payments can be processed through e- Services Each user must create their own account MS4 Program Update EPA mandates the MPCA to evaluate MS4 permittees Gem Lake was notified on September 12th 2023 that would be part of a routine audit Audit occurred on January 5th 2024 Notice of Violation (NOV) issued on February 15, 2024 NOV did not carry a penalty but City was required to take action to bring the SWPPP into compliance and resubmit (completed April 2024) MS4 Program Update New permit is expected to be issued on or after November 16, 2025 Part 1 Application (Intent and Permit Fee) –Complete Part 2 Application (SWPPP Document) - Tentatively planned for late 2025 per MS4 website Once Part II App is complete: MPCA reviews Public notice for 30 days, comments addressed (as applicable) New permit coverage granted and 12 months to meet new requirements Opportunity to Provide Input Collect comments Consider program changes Update program BMPs as needed Comments / Questions Direct comments to: Lily Hock lhock@sehinc.com 651.490.2130 Justin Gese jgese@sehinc.com 952.912.2612 City of Gem Lake County of Ramsey State of Minnesota Resolution No. 2025-011 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TREASURER TO DISTRIBUTE A PORTION OF THE CHARITABLE GAMBLING FUNDS TO THE WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA FOOD SHELF. WHEREAS, the City of Gem Lake participates in the distribution of charitable gambling funds received from the Country Lounge WHEREAS, the City of Gem Lake distributes these funds to local 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations WHEREAS, the City of Gem Lake City Council suggested a donation at their March 18, 2025 meeting in support of the White Bear Lake Area Food Shelf. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City of Gem Lake, Minnesota, the City Treasurer is authorized to send $1,500.00 to support the White Bear Lake Area Food Shelf for the month of April 2025. The motion for adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly introduced by Councilmember __________ and supported by Councilmember __________, and upon vote being taken thereon, the resolution passed with a vote of _____ in favor and _____ against. ATTEST I, Melissa Lawrence, the duly qualified Acting City Clerk of the City of Gem Lake, County of Ramsey, State of Minnesota, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution is a true and accurate representation of action taken by the City Council of the City of Gem Lake on the date first written. April 15, 2025 Melissa Lawrence, Acting City Clerk Date Archery Turkey Hunting Permit Application 1 City of Gem Lake Heritage Hall 4200 Otter Lake Road | Gem Lake, MN 55110 651-747-2790/92 | 651-747-2795 (fax) E-mail city@gemlakemn.org Permit to Allow Archery Turkey Hunting in the City of Gem Lake PERMIT APPLICATION CHECKLIST: To prevent delay, please ensure the following information is submitted Application Fee (if paying with cash we can only accept exact change) $5.00 per hunter $500.00 Security Deposit (separate check from fee) 5 Plus acre Parcel Verified Bow Hunter Education Certificate DNR Permits Turkey Stand Locations/Parcel/Building Location/Shooting Lanes Permission is hereby given to , owner of the property located at , Gem Lake, Minnesota, to allow archery deer hunting on the property. The following guidelines must be followed, or you will be in violation of Ordinance No. 124B: •The permit to allow archery turkey hunting on your property shall run during these six weeks and these three days of the week: Month Week Start Week End Year Day of week Day of week Day of week to 20 on to 20 on to 20 on to 20 on to 20 on to 20 on •A copy of this Permit must be displayed on the premises; and •Additional requirements of the Gem Lake City Council are listed on the next page of this application. Date Mayor, City of Gem Lake I/we, , have read and understand the above requirements. Date Property Owner Signature (all owners must sign) Property Owner Signature (all owners must sign) Office Use Only City Council Approved Turkey Harvest Report Received Security Deposit Returned 5 Plus Acre Parcel Verified $5.00 per Hunter Fee Paid $500.00 Security Deposit Bow Hunters Education Certificate Verified DNR Permits Verified Turkey stand locations/parcel/buildings location/shooting lanes Archery Turkey Hunting Permit Application 2 Additional Requirements Ordinance No. 124B – Hunting and Discharge of Weapons Section 4. Exceptions. Dangerous weapons may be discharged or used in the City only under the following circumstances: 4. Archery Hunting. The City Council may issue permits authorizing the use of discharge of a bow and arrow within the City for purposes of deer hunting or turkey hunting. Said permits shall be issued only during the appropriate game season, or as deer or turkey hunting is otherwise authorized by the State Department of Natural Resources (DNR). A deer hunting or turkey hunting permit shall be issued to the property owner or owners in the case where multiple properties are joined to obtain the 5-acre requirement. 1. A hunting permit granted under this ordinance shall only authorize the discharge or use of bow and arrow on a specified parcel of property of five (5) acres or larger within the City of Gem Lake. 2. The property owner(s) must apply for the permit on a form approved by the City. The application must include written consent of the owners of all parcels within 300 feet of the proposed hunting land. The applicant must submit a map of the property proposed for hunting, showing the size of the parcel, expected shooting areas, and the location of ground blinds and/or deer stands if applicable, and the location of any buildings on the property and adjacent property. 3. All documents stated in 4.4.2 must be delivered to the City no less than one (1) week before the City Council Meeting. 4. The permit holder must notify all landowners bordering their property of the dates and locations of the hunt. 5. The City Council, in granting the permit, shall establish boundaries for the hunting area on the property which shall be sufficient to protect public safety, but in no event shall it be less than 300 feet from any home or garage, or less than 1,000 feet from any school. The City Council may further limit hunting areas within the specified parcel of property and attach other conditions to the hunting permit deemed necessary to protect the public safety and welfare. 6. Multiple properties may join into an application for a hunting permit, provided that the combined properties are contiguous, combine to be 5 acres or larger, all property owners are on the application, and will allow for a contiguous safe hunting area. 7. A landowner obtaining a hunting permit is responsible for ensuring that the terms of the permit are observed. If a permit is approved by the City Council, the landowner must post a cash security of $500.00 before the permit is issued. If there is a complaint or report that permit terms were violated during the hunt, the City Council shall hold a hearing on the complaint and report, after giving the affected owner at least ten (10) days' notice of the hearing. If following the hearing the City Council concludes that a permit violation did occur, the Council may require that some or all of the cash security be forfeited to the City, in the Council's discretion. 8. Any person hunting under a permit who is not one of the permit applicants must have written permission to hunt signed by all of the property owner(s). The hunter must have this permission form and a copy of the permit in their possession while hunting under the permit. 9. The permit fees shall be set forth by the City Fee Schedule as adopted by Ordinance. 10. The City Council may solicit the Metro Bow Hunters Resource Base, or any other approved organization, to hunt on an approved landowner’s property for the purpose of hunting deer or turkey. 11. Failure to comply with regulations of this ordinance forfeits all fees to the. 12. If the conditions of any aspect of the permit are to be changed, the landowner must bring the change with new documents to the City Council for approval prior to the hunt. 13. All State and Federal hunting rules and regulations shall apply in addition to requirements imposed by the City Council. 14. There shall be no hunting allowed or permitted on October 31st. 6. Archery Turkey Hunting. 1. All hunters must have appropriate State licensing and required permits for all turkey taken. 2. The maximum duration of a turkey hunting permit shall be six weeks. Such weeks must appear on the permit. A permit may authorize the discharge and use of (bow) weapons a maximum of three consecutive days in any single week. Such days must appear on the permit. Other activities may take place on the days on which weapons discharge is not permitted. Weeks do not need to be consecutive but must be within hunting season. I/we, , have read and understand the above requirements. Date Property Owner Signature (all owners must sign) Property Owner Signature (all owners must sign) Archery Turkey Hunting Permit Application 4 City of Gem Lake Heritage Hall 4200 Otter Lake Road | Gem Lake, MN 55110 651-747-2790/92 | 651-747-2795 (fax) E-mail city@gemlakemn.org Hunters List All hunters must be listed below. Name Phone Number DNR Number Bow Tag Driver’s License Archery Turkey Hunting Permit Application 3 City of Gem Lake Heritage Hall 4200 Otter Lake Road | Gem Lake, MN 55110 651-747-2790/92 | 651-747-2795 (fax) E-mail city@gemlakemn.org Conservation Hunt Permission Form The application must be accompanied by a petition or other writing showing the consent of the owner(s) of all parcels within 300 feet of a proposed turkey stand. property will be participating in a Conservation Hunt and your property is located within 300ft of a proposed turkey stand location. I/we are seeking your permission to hunt at this location during these dates listed below: Month Week Start Week End Year Day of week Day of week Day of week to 20 on to 20 on to 20 on to 20 on to 20 on to 20 on Your signature below hereby gives my property permission to hunt from the location listed below on the dates listed above. I/we, , give permission for a conservation hunt at this year. Signature Date Signature Date Anthony Scornavacco & Michael Garrett April April May May May 18 20 25 25 27 25 2 4 25 9 11 25 16 18 25 23 25 25 Friday Friday Friday Friday Friday Friday Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday Sunday Sunday Sunday Sunday Sunday City of Gem Lake County of Ramsey State of Minnesota Resolution No. 2025-012 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF GEM LAKE TO ENTER INTO A JOINT RECYCLING EVENT AGREEMENT WITH WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP. WHEREAS, the City of Gem Lake and White Bear Township have entered into an agreement for a joint annual recycling event beginning for fiscal year 2025; WHEREAS, the city of Gem Lake and White Bear Township agree to revisit the agreement annually; WHEREAS, the City of Gem Lake and White Bear Township agree that White Bear Township will charge $10.00 per household to cover the cost of the city’s participation; WHEREAS, the City of Gem Lake will provide an official list of households to the Public Works Department of White Bear Township prior to the event annually. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of Gem Lake approves the joint recycling event agreement with White Bear Township beginning fiscal year 2025. The motion for adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly introduced by Councilmember __________ and supported by Councilmember __________, and upon vote being taken thereon, the resolution passed with a vote of _____ in favor and _____ against. ATTEST I, Melissa Lawrence, the duly qualified Acting City Clerk of the City of Gem Lake, County of Ramsey, State of Minnesota, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution is a true and accurate representation of action taken by the City Council of the City of Gem Lake on the date first written. April 15, 2025 Melissa Lawrence, Acting City Clerk Date