HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-01 Gem Lake AppointmentsCITY OF GEM LAKE
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-01
RESOLUTION APPOINTING INDIVIDUALS AND FIRMS TO PERFORM THE
FUNCTIONS NECESSARY FOR SUPPORTING THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE
CITY OF GEM LAKE, RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA FOR THE
2026 CALENDAR YEAR
WHEREAS, the individuals, municipalities and or companies identified have agreed to serve in
the appointed positions identified for the 2026 calendar year or until replaced by an
updated resolution.
Appointed City Officials and other appointed companies to represent the city:
Per Statute these positions / businesses are required
Acting Mayor: Jim Lindner
City Clerk: Barbara Suciu
City Treasurer: Thomas Kelly, White Bear Township
Data Practices Responsible Authority: Barbara Suciu
Official City Depository (Bank): Premier Bank
Official City Publication (for Public
Notices):
White Bear Press
City Committees or Commissions
Planning Commission Chair: Don Cummings
Planning Commission Member: Stephanie Farrell
Planning Commission Member: Art Pratt
Planning Commission Member: Derek Wippich
Planning Commission Member:
Planning Commission Alternate Member:
Daniel Eppelboim
Brad Naylor
Other City Positions
City Prosecuting Attorney: Attorney Robb Olsen
City Auditor: Malloy, Montague, Karnowski, Radosevich & Co., P.A.
(MMKR)
City Emergency Services Director: James Lindner
City Engineers: Short Elliot Hendrickson, Inc. (SEH)
City Code Enforcement Officer: Michael Johnson, White Bear Township
City Attorney: Martin Norder, Kelly & Lemmons, P.A.
City Planner: Andrew Boucher, TKDA
Zoning Administrator: Andrew Boucher, TKDA
Heating and Air Conditioning: Kraft Mechanical
Health Services Representative: Kim Anderson-Uzpen
City Inspectors
Chief Building Official: Michael Johnson, White Bear Township
Building Inspector: Michael Johnson, White Bear Township
Plumbing Inspector: Michael Johnson, White Bear Township
ISTS/Sewer Inspector: New Systems - Michael Johnson, White Bear
Township
ISTS Inspector: Brian Humpal, Midwest Soil Testing
Mechanical/HVAC Inspector: Michael Johnson, White Bear Township
Electrical Inspector: Nykanen Inspections, LLC
Weed Inspector: Gretchen Artig-Swomley
Assistant Weed Inspector: Joshua Patrick
Contractors for City Services
City Forester: The Davey Tree Expert Company, South St. Paul, MN
Sewer Inspection/Maintenance Contractor: White Bear Township
Law Enforcement Contractor: City of White Bear Lake Police Department
Fire, Fire Marshall, Paramedic Contractor: City of White Bear Lake Fire Department
Animal Control Contractor: City of White Bear Lake Police Department
City Public Works Coordinator: White Bear Township
IT and VOIP Telephone Coordinator: Metro-INet IT
City Representatives to Outside Groups and Organizations
Ramsey County League of Local Government Reps –
Primary:
Ben Johnson
Ramsey County League of Local Government Reps –
Alternate:
Joshua Patrick
VLAWMO Board of Directors Member – Primary: James Lindner
VLAWMO Technical Commissioner: Gloria Tessier
The motion for adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly proposed by Councilmember
Lindner and seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo, and upon vote being taken thereon, the
Resolution passed with a vote of 5 in favor and 0 against.
Whereupon said Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted by the City Council of the
City of Gem Lake, on January 20, 2026.
BY: ATTEST:
Gretchen Artig-Swomley
Gretchen Artig-Swomley, Mayor Barbara Suciu, City Clerk