HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024 06-18 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 – June 18, 2024
Call to Order of City Council Meeting
By Mayor Artig-Swomley at 7:_____ p.m.
Call of Roll
Artig-Swomley Cacioppo Hynes-Amlee Johnson Lindner
Approve Agenda and Minutes
• Accept the Agenda for the June 18, 2024, City Council Meeting
• Approve the Minutes from May 21, 2024, City Council Meeting
Special Presentations/Public Hearings
• 2023 Audit Presentation
Consent Agenda
• Resolution #2024-011 June 2024 Donation to White Bear Lake Area Food Shelf
• Adoption of the Ramsey County Comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan
o Resolution #2024-012 June 2024 Adopting the Ramsey County Comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan (CEOP)
• Monthly Financial Report(s)
• Claims
Committee Reports
• Planning Commission
Old Business
• Newsletter Updates / Topics / Suggestions
• MPCA Report Request Discussion
• Gem Lake Trail Reseeding / Tree Planting Discussion
New Business
• 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, July 16, 2024
o Attendance Inquiry
• Next City Council Workshop, Monday, July 8, 2024 - CANCELED
Adjournment – The meeting adjourned at ________
City of Gem Lake City Council Meeting Minutes May 21, 2024 1 | Page
City of Gem Lake
City Council Meeting – May 21, 2024
Meeting Minutes
Mayor Gretchen Artig-Swomley called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Councilmembers Len Cacioppo, Jim
Lindner, Ben Johnson, and Laurel Amlee were present. Also present: City Attorney Stand-in Martin Norder, White
Bear Montessori Head of School Marnie McPherson, Premier Banks White Bear Lake President Doug Schultze,
other WBMS representatives Bill Hansen, Kjel Johnson, Bryan Forbes and Dave Wood, Partner Catherine Courtney
of Taft Law via phone call, Planning Commission Chair Joshua Patrick, Commission Member Don Cummings,
Acting City Clerk Melissa Lawrence, and Gem Lake residents Jon Reigstad, Nick Cress and Betsy Difabio.
May 21, 2024, 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 April
16, 2024, City Council Meeting Minutes. Motion carried 5-0.
A motion was introduced by Councilmember Lindner, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo to approve the April
16, 2024, Closed Session City Council Meeting Minutes. Motion carried 5-0.
A motion was introduced by Councilmember Lindner, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo to accept the May 14,
2024, Planning Commission Meeting Minutes. Motion carried 5-0.
Special Presentations/Public Hearings
White Bear Montessori School Conduit Debt Agreement Public Hearing
Mayor Artig-Swomley shared with those in attendance that Catherine Courtney of Taft Law is joining the
meeting via telephone due to the weather to summarize the request from the White Bear Montessori School
(WBMS). Ms. Courtney shared that WBMS is expanding their school and requesting the help of the City of
Gem Lake’s tax-exempt status to get a better rate on bonds being acquired to complete the expansion. The
school has outgrown their space and plans to spend about $3 million dollars on new classrooms, a storm
shelter area, additional office space and a Home Economics Kitchen, along with some other features. The
city has no obligation to pay back the bond and has no effect on the city’s credit rating. All obligations are
put on the WBMS.
Mayor Artig-Swomley informed those in attendance that the Council would begin with the Conduit Debt
public hearing, and that the public would have a chance to provide input on the topic.
Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion to open the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. on the conduit debt
discussion, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo. Voice vote taken, all in favor, motion carried.
Mayor Artig-Swomley asked the public if they had any questions. The public had no questions.
Councilmember Lindner asked what the terms of the loan are. Ms. Courtney stated that the expected term is
21.5 years with an initial rate of approximately 6.20%.
There being no further questions, Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion to close the public hearing
at 7:07 p.m. on the conduit debt discussion, seconded by Mayor Artig-Swomley. Voice vote taken, all in
favor, motion carried.
Ms. Courtney shared with the Council that Resolution #2024-0010 and the Deed application will need
signatures from both the Mayor and City Clerk.
City of Gem Lake City Council Meeting Minutes May 21, 2024 2 | Page
Mayor Artig-Swomley asked for a motion to approve the Conduit Debt Resolution #2024-0010.
Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion to approve resolution #2024-0010, seconded by
Councilmember Cacioppo. Motion carried 5-0.
Consent Agenda
Resolution #2024-007 May 2024 Donation to White Bear Lake Area Food Shelf
Resolution #2024-008 May 2024 Dov Nathanson Scholarship
Resolution #2024-009 May 2024 James Marier Scholarship
Garden Overlay Interim Use Permit – Bryan Hansen County Road E Property
Claims
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 as is, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo.
Motion carried 5-0.
Committee Reports
Commission Chair Joshua Patrick shared that the Commission went over the Tobacco and Charitable Gambling
ordinances and is moving them to the Council for approval. The discussion on the liquor ordinance was moved to
the June Planning Commission meeting to give the planners more time to combine the existing ordinances.
Old Business
Newsletter Updates / Topics / Suggestions
Mayor Artig-Swomley shared that a current City Newsletter is almost ready to be sent to the printer. She
would like the members of the council to review it for any suggested edits before it gets sent to the printers
on Thursday, May 23, 2024.
FY25 Water System Funding Update
On Monday, May 13, Congresswoman Betty McCollum visited Gem Lake. She and several colleagues
stopped by Heritage Hall to tour Gem Lake’s facilities and to learn more about ways she could help the city
with major infrastructure goals. The Congresswoman was instrumental in helping the city obtain its first
federal grant to help pay for costs of a potential future municipal water system. The city was awarded about
$950k in 2023 by the federal government, which is approximately 14% of what is needed to build phase
one of a water system. Recently, the city applied for additional funds from the 2024 federal budget.
McCollum pledged her support to coordinate federal and state efforts to try to bring funds to the city for a
municipal water system, which will cost around $6.5M. On May 15 the city received notification that the
water system project had been selected to advance to the next stage of the appropriations process. These
nominations are not a guarantee of funding.
Councilmember Johnson stated that he had a state update to share from the legislature. The legislature was
unable to pass a bonding bill this year. This didn’t affect Gem Lake because our project didn’t make the
initial cut. The city can hope for a bonding bill to pass next year.
Acting City Clerk Performance Review / Pay Discussion Summary (per MN Stat 13D.03; 13D.05)
Mayor Artig-Swomley summarized the evaluation and pay discussion. At the April 16 closed session
Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion to approve the evaluation and pay increase, seconded by
Councilmember Johnson. Motion carried 5-0.
Gem Lake Trail Reseeding / Tree Planting Discussion
With the help of White Bear Township Public Works Pete Tholen and input from Master Gardener Kim
Anderson-Uzpen the city has obtained quotes for reseeding and removal and planting of trees along the
Gem Lake train and in the open area located in the southwestern section of the city. Between 14-16 new
trees will be planted, primarily to replace older trees that have died in the western and northern sections of
the public property. In addition, the Tree Trust intends to visit Gem Lake and remove and replace about a
dozen trees they planted several years ago.
City of Gem Lake City Council Meeting Minutes May 21, 2024 3 | Page
Two quotes were received from tree companies to handle the removal and planting of trees. Willow River
quoted at $7,758.45 and White Bear Lawn & Snow quoted at $13,470.00. Councilmember Lindner
introduced a motion to accept the quote from Willow River in the amount of $7,758.45, seconded by
Councilmember Cacioppo. Motion carried 5-0.
Prairie Restorations, a company that manages wildflower gardens, will begin a two-year project to reseed
the large wildflower plantings on this property. This project will begin with removal of invasive species
that have moved into the area, followed by an overspray of native grasses. It is planned that a complete
reseeding of wildflowers will happen in 2025, as budget allows. A controlled burn is recommended at some
point to help revitalize the area. A quote was received in the amount of $2,800.00 for the initial work to
take place in 2024.
Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion to accept the quote from Prairie Restorations in the amount of
$2,800.00, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo. Motion carried 5-0.
Heritage Hall Irrigation Quotes
Acting City Clerk Melissa Lawrence requested quotes from two irrigation companies for installation of an
irrigation system at Heritage Hall. This project was budgeted for in 2024 and the cost will be split with
White Bear Township. Each quote received included the cost of a Smart Controller which would allow the
city to apply for a Smart Irrigation Grant through VLAWMO. Each company included a quote for the base
area which includes the area around the building, to within 20 feet of the street, and an alternate quote to
include the area near the street and around the raingarden.
Fine Line Irrigation quoted at $8,403.28 for the base quote and $3,392.28 for the alternate for a total of
$11,795.56. Albrecht Company quoted at $6,541.00 for the base and $5,380 for the alternate for a total of
$11,921.00. WBTPW Pete Tholen recommends the Council go with Albrecht Company as the Township
has worked with them in the past and believes the company does good work.
The Council discussed whether it was necessary to include irrigation for the alternate area. At this time the
Council would like to approve a quote for the base area only and revisit the alternate area in the future if
necessary. Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion to accept the quote from Albrecht Company in the
amount of $6,541 for the base area only, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo. Motion carried 5-0.
New Business
BS&A Add-On Quote – Cloud Timesheets
After City Treasurer Tom Kelly and Acting City Clerk Melissa Lawrence had a meeting with BS&A Mr.
Kelly thought it would be beneficial for Gem Lake to add a module for Cloud Timesheets. This would give
the mayor the ability to approve timesheets electronically. The quote of $870.00 would be charged annually
and include unlimited support.
Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion to accept the quote from BS&A in the amount of $870.00
annually, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo. Motion carried 5-0.
Videographer Services for City Council Meetings Quote / Discussion
The Gem Lake City Council has the option to record all their meetings with the equipment currently being
used for White Bear Townships Town Board meetings. Currently, the Council does not record any of their
meetings and it was recently brought to the attention of the Acting City Clerk that all closed sessions must
be recorded per state statute. A quote was obtained from the contractor WBT uses to record their meetings,
Lisa Senopole (LS Pro, LLC). The cost for each meeting would be $150.00 for three hours of recording
time.
At this time the Council is not interested in recording all City Council meetings, but would like to use LS
Pro, LLC for any closed sessions the city may need to have to ensure the city is compliant with state
statute. Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion to seek out services for all closed sessions, seconded
by Councilmember Cacioppo. Motion carried 5-0.
City of Gem Lake City Council Meeting Minutes May 21, 2024 4 | Page
Ordinance No. 68 and 115 Tobacco Approval
Ordinance No. 68 was adopted in 1998. The 2010 amendment, Ordinance No. 115, has now been
incorporated into Ordinance No. 68 and has been reformatted to be consistent with other city ordinances.
This ordinance regulates the sale, distribution, possession, and use of tobacco and tobacco related devices,
and the penalties for violation.
In 2019, legislation passed to change the minimum age for tobacco and nicotine sales and use from 18
years old to 21 years old. The legislation is referred to as “Tobacco 21” or “T21”. In August 2020,
Minnesota strengthened T21 by allowing local governments to conduct compliance checks. The proposed
Ordinance No. 68, including the T21 State legislation and changes, are listed in Table 1 on the memo
included in the documents from TKDA for the council meeting.
The Planning Commission recommended the Council approve revised Ordinance No. 68 Tobacco, which
includes the incorporation of Ordinance No. 115. Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion to approve
the suggested revised Ordinance No. 68, seconded by Councilmember Johnson. Motion carried 4-0.
Councilmember Amlee recused herself due to a conflict of interest.
Ordinance No. 60 and 117 Charitable Gambling Approval
Ordinance No. 60 was adopted in 1991. The 2010 amendment, Ordinance No. 117, has been incorporated
into Ordinance No. 60 and has been reformatted to be consistent with other city ordinances. The
amendments are shown in the redlined proposed Ordinance included in the documents from TKDA. This
ordinance regulates the operation and sale of gambling devices in on-sale liquor establishments.
The Planning Commission recommended the Council approve revised Ordinance No. 60 Charitable
Gambling, which includes the incorporation of Ordinance No. 117. Councilmember Lindner introduced a
motion to approve the suggested revised Ordinance No. 60, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo.
Motion carried 4-0. Councilmember Amlee recused herself due to a conflict of interest.
Fee Schedule Updates Due to Ordinance Revisions
City Planner Evan Monson and Graduate City Planner CJ Sycks are recommending that the Council table
the discussion and approval of any suggested fee schedule changes until they have a chance to finish the
liquor ordinance revisions. Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion to table to the discussion on the
fee schedule revisions, seconded by Mayor Artig-Swomley. Motion carried 5-0.
City Council Direct Deposit Discussion
With Gem Lake moving to BS&A all city staff and councilmembers will have the option of being setup
with direct deposit. The Council will discuss the options of being set up with direct deposit and the way
they would like to receive their paystub.
Paper Check or Direct Deposit
Mayor Artig-Swomley shared with the Council that they will be voting on whether each member
would like to still receive paper checks or be set up for direct deposit. All members must decide
one or the other, it is an all or nothing decision. Council member Lindner introduced a motion to
have the council set up with direct deposit once the new system goes live, seconded by
Councilmember Cacioppo. Motion carried 5-0.
Paper Stub or Emailed Stub
Mayor Artig-Swomley shared with the Council that they will be voting on whether each member
would like to receive a paper stub or have an emailed stub. All members must decide one or the
other, it is an all or nothing decision. Council member Lindner introduced a motion to have the
council set up with emailed stubs once the new system goes live and they have been set up with
direct deposit, seconded by Councilmember Amlee. Motion carried 5-0.
City of Gem Lake City Council Meeting Minutes May 21, 2024 5 | Page
Future Charitable Gambling Donations
White Bear Lake Emergency Food Shelf
Mayor Artig-Swomley suggested that the Council make a donation in June in the amount of
$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 the joint clean-up day with WBT went well. A total of 18 Gem Lake households
participated in the event, versus 12 last year. The city will pay WBT $180.00 for participation in the event. WBT is
considering reducing the hours next year due to the limited amount of participation after 12 p.m.
Mayor Artig-Swomley shared that Gem Lake is still discussing the WBL debt service fee. WBT attorney feels it’s
not legal, Gem Lake attorney feels it’s not 100% legal, but WBL feels it is legal.
Mayor Artig-Swomley shared that Gem Lake is still waiting on VH and the water at the Villas of Gem Lake who
still has not settled with the DNR.
Councilmember Johnson shared that the corridor committee will possibly have a walking tour / site seeing tour with
their selected contractor soon to get a better picture of what the committee is trying to do.
Presentation from the Public, 2 minutes maximum
Jon Reigstad of 1161 Little Fox Lane had questions about the well contamination and inquired about a timeline and
the potential health risks of long-term use. Mayor Artig-Swomley asked Mr. Reigstad to reach out to the City Clerk
for the Minnesota Department of Health’s contact information to have a discussion on the health risks. The timeline
is unknown right now, but the city is applying for funding for a potential municipal water system in the future.
Open Items for Council Members to Bring Up
Mayor Artig-Swomley shared that Acting City Clerk Melissa Lawrence will be taking vacation the week of May 27
– 31 and will return Monday, June 3.
Future Council Meetings
City Council, Tuesday, June 18, 2024. City Council Workshop, Monday, June 10, 2024, is CANCELED.
Attendance Inquiry
At this time all Councilmembers in attendance will be at the June meeting.
Adjournment
Being there no further business, following a motion from Councilmember Lindner, seconded by Councilmember
Cacioppo, the meeting adjourned at 7:51 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Melissa Lawrence
City of Gem Lake
Audit Report
Year Ended December 31, 2023
Malloy, Montague, Karnowski,
Radosevich, & Co., P.A.
James H. Eichten, CPA
Auditor’s Role
Opinion on Financial Statements
–Financial Statements are Fairly Presented in Accordance with U.S. GAAP
Testing of Internal Controls and Compliance
–Internal Controls over Financial Reporting
–Compliance with Laws and Regulations related to Financial Reporting
–Minnesota Legal Compliance
No Single Audit of Federal Awards for 2023
Management Report
Audit Summary
–Planned Scope and Timing
–Audit Opinions and Findings
Audit Opinions and Findings
Reportable Items
–Segregation of Duties
Findings
–No Findings
Management Report
Audit Summary
–Planned Scope and Timing
–Audit Opinions and Findings
Property Taxes
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$20,000,000
$40,000,000
$60,000,000
$80,000,000
$100,000,000
$120,000,000
$140,000,000
$160,000,000
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Total Market Value
Tax Rates
2021 2022 2023
Average tax rate
City 36.3 38.1 40.8
County 47.7 48.1 44.9
School 37.1 34.8 32.4
Special taxing entities 6.0 8.1 7.1
Total 127.1 129.1 125.1
Rates Expressed as a Percentage of Net Tax Capacity
City of Gem Lake
Management Report
Audit Summary
Property Taxes
Governmental Funds Overview
State-Wide
Year 2021 2021 2022 2023
Population 2,000–2,500 534 530 530
Property taxes 581$ 1,002$ 1,032$ 1,255$
Tax increments 26 – – –
Franchise and other taxes 30 16 37 18
Special assessments 58 201 188 179
Licenses and permits 36 51 66 46
Intergovernmental revenues 456 91 35 150
Charges for services 172 4 7 10
Other 84 13 (7) 91
Total revenue 1,443$ 1,378$ 1,358$ 1,749$
City of Gem Lake
Governmental Funds Revenue per Capita
With State-Wide Averages by Population Class
State-Wide
Year 2021 2021 2022 2023
Population 2,000–2,500 534 530 530
Current
General government 234$ 348$ 441$ 375$
Public safety 355 209 228 276
Streets and highways 161 127 67 89
Culture and recreation 122 – – –
All other 82 266 139 146
Total current 954 950 875 886
Capital outlay
and construction 634 423 13 402
Debt service
Principal 243 178 198 198
Interest and fiscal charges 65 67 63 64
Total debt service 308 245 261 262
Total expenditures 1,896$ 1,618$ 1,149$ 1,550$
Governmental Funds Expenditures per Capita
With State-Wide Averages by Population Class
City of Gem Lake
2023 2022 Change
Fund balances of governmental funds
Total by classification
Nonspendable 120,529$ 121,627$ (1,098)$
Restricted 179,652 170,889 8,763
Assigned 250,086 387,961 (137,875)
Unassigned 509,715 274,155 235,560
Total governmental funds 1,059,982$ 954,632$ 105,350$
Total by fund
General 511,411$ 310,856$ 200,555$
G.O. Capital Improvement Plan Bonds Series 2015A 138,631 134,802 3,829
G.O. Capital Improvement Plan Bonds Series 2018A 108,025 101,772 6,253
Street Improvements Capital Project 250,086 352,691 (102,605)
Parks and Playground Capital Project 51,829 54,511 (2,682)
Total governmental funds 1,059,982$ 954,632$ 105,350$
as of December 31,
Governmental Funds Change in Fund Balance
Fund Balance
General Fund Financial
Position
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Fund Balance $495,267 $263,187 $253,845 $310,856 $511,411
Cash (Net)$514,910 $294,991 $313,020 $379,587 $538,457
Expenditures $376,034 $353,621 $514,334 $464,669 $497,359
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$200,000
$300,000
$400,000
$500,000
$600,000
General Fund Financial Position
Year Ended December 31,
General Fund Revenues
Taxes Intergovernment
al
Fines and
Forfeits
Charges for
Services
Licenses and
Permits All Other
2019 $370,729 $16,759 $1,769 $21,817 $96,742 $18,820
2020 $472,092 $9,885 $620 $1,662 $31,439 $15,843
2021 $453,686 $48,782 $267 $1,957 $27,109 $(1,809)
2022 $481,016 $18,573 $970 $3,942 $35,072 $2,107
2023 $590,580 $79,647 $902 $5,329 $24,208 $17,248
$(50,000)$– $50,000 $100,000 $150,000 $200,000 $250,000 $300,000 $350,000 $400,000 $450,000 $500,000 $550,000 $600,000 $650,000
General Fund Revenue by Source
Year Ended December 31,
General Fund Expenditures
General
Government Public Safety Public Works All Other
2019 $151,038 $85,725 $54,687 $84,584
2020 $141,395 $106,319 $48,720 $57,187
2021 $185,608 $111,465 $67,942 $149,319
2022 $233,886 $120,607 $35,642 $74,534
2023 $198,546 $146,518 $47,128 $105,167
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$50,000
$75,000
$100,000
$125,000
$150,000
$175,000
$200,000
$225,000
$250,000
General Fund Expenditures by Function
Year Ended December 31,
Management Report
Audit Summary
Property Taxes
Governmental Funds Overview
Utility Funds Overview
2023 2022 Change
Net position of enterprise funds
Total by classification
Net investment in capital assets 1,193,870$ 1,232,736$ (38,866)$
Unrestricted 455,794 420,313 35,481
Total enterprise funds 1,649,664$ 1,653,049$ (3,385)$
Total by fund
Water 557,574$ 568,019$ (10,445)$
Sewer 1,092,090 1,085,030 7,060
Total enterprise funds 1,649,664$ 1,653,049$ (3,385)$
Enterprise Funds Change in Financial Position
Net Position
as of December 31,
Liquor Fund Operating
Results
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Operating Revenue $37,538 $16,042 $33,051 $26,330 $43,910
Operating Expenses $55,212 $73,975 $36,958 $63,955 $49,576
Oper Income (Loss)$(17,674)$(57,933)$(3,907)$(37,625)$(5,666)
Income (Loss) Before
Depreciation $(5,150)$(44,464)$9,562 $(24,156)$15,881
$(60,000)
$(40,000)
$(20,000)
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$40,000
$60,000
$80,000
Water Fund
Year Ended December 31,
Utility Fund Revenue
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Operating Revenue $65,428 $61,943 $55,823 $61,942 $58,207
Operating Expenses $56,516 $60,903 $54,102 $64,472 $75,447
Operating Income (Loss)$8,912 $1,040 $1,721 $(2,530)$(17,240)
Income Before Depreciation $33,889 $18,147 $17,787 $13,536 $79
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Sewer Fund
Year Ended December 31,
Management Report
Audit Summary
Property Taxes
Governmental Funds Overview
Utility Funds Overview
Accounting and Auditing Updates
Summary
Clean Opinion on Financial Statements
One Reportable Item
No Findings
Increased Governmental Fund Financial
Position
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City of Gem Lake
County of Ramsey
State of Minnesota
Resolution No. 2024-0011
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 May 21, 2024
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 June 2024.
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.
June 18, 2024
Melissa Lawrence, Acting City Clerk Date
City of Gem Lake
County of Ramsey
State of Minnesota
Resolution No. 2024-0012
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE COUNTYWIDE COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY
OPERATIONS PLAN (CEOP)
WHEREAS, a Comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan (CEOP) is required by several state and
federal laws including Minnesota Statutes Chapter 12, Section 12.25 and Title VI of the PL 100-707, the
Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act of 1988 (USC 68, sec, 5121 et seq); and
WHEREAS, for two decades, Ramsey County has adopted a countywide approach to emergency
operations planning. This approach saves money for all municipalities and county government agencies
by reducing duplicated efforts and by streamlining both training and exercises/practice. It leads to saving
lives, property, and the environment through a common language and a common concept of operations;
and
WHEREAS, this amended Comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan (CEOP) is a complete rewrite of
the existing document considering lessons learned from real world emergencies that have impacted our
community over the past several years, reflecting necessary changes to our operational processes and
directs attention to our most vulnerable communities; and
WHEREAS, this CEOP was developed with the input of many affected Ramsey County agencies and
from our municipal partners, as well as outside subject matter experts to better prepare the city for
disasters in the decades to come;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Gem Lake City Council hereby adopts the newly
amended countywide Comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan (CEOP) as the Emergency Operations
Plan for the City; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Gem Lake City Council authorizes the Mayor, and the emergency
manager to promulgate this Comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan (CEOP) to all city agencies and
departments.
The motion for adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly proposed by Councilmember __________
and seconded by Councilmember __________, and upon vote being taken thereon, the Resolution passed
with a vote of _____ in favor and _____ against.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Gem Lake, Minnesota, this 18th day of June, 2024.
Gretchan Artig-Swomley, Mayor
ATTEST:
Melissa Lawrence, Acting City Clerk
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
City Council Meeting – July 16, 2024
Call to Order of City Council Meeting
By Mayor Artig-Swomley at 7:_____ p.m.
Call of Roll
Artig-Swomley Cacioppo Hynes-Amlee Johnson Lindner
Approve Agenda and Minutes
• Accept the Agenda for the July 16, 2024, City Council Meeting
• Approve the Minutes from June 18, 2024, City Council Meeting
• Accept the Minutes from the July 9, 2024, Planning Commission Meeting
Special Presentations/Public Hearings
• MPCA Update – Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Representatives Tim Grape and Michael Ginsbach
Consent Agenda
• Resolution #2024-013 July 2024 Donation to White Bear Lake Area Food Shelf
• Monthly Financial Report(s)
• Quarterly Financial Report(s)
• Claims
Committee Reports
• Planning Commission
Old Business
• Newsletter Updates / Topics / Suggestions
New Business
• Liquor Ordinance Consolidation Ordinance No. 146
• 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, August 20, 2024
o Attendance Inquiry
• Next City Council Workshop, Monday, August 12, 2024 - CANCELED
Adjournment – The meeting adjourned at ________