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Home My WebLink About1995 01-23 CC MINUTESMINUTES OF MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL OF CITY OF GEM LAKE January, 1995 The January meeting of the City Council of the City of Gem Lake was called to order on Thursday, 23 January 1995, at 7:30 p.m. in the first floor meeting room of Tousley Ford. Mayor -Elect Emeott, Councilmember Igo, Councilmembers-Elect Birkebak, Kunin and Nielsen, Clerk Magnuson, and Treasurer Nordstrom were present. Also present were Senator Linda Runbeck, Mr. Jim Johnston -Chairman of VLAWMO, Ms. Stephanie McNamara - Administrator VLAWMO, and Steve and Katrine Antolak of 3884 Scheuneman Road. Clerk Magnuson then introduced Senator Runbeck who then adminis- tered the Oath of Offices to newly elected City officials Emeott, Kunin, Nielsen and Birkebak, copies of which are attached hereto as Exhibits "A", "B", "C" and "D". Upon completion, the Council thanked Senator Runbeck for her presence and her efforts on behalf of the City. The minutes of the 08 December 1994 Truth -In -Taxation Hearing and the 08 December 1994 City Council Meeting were, upon motion duly made (Igo) and seconded (Nielsen), unanimously approved as presented. Upon motion duly made and seconded, the January Agenda was then approved. As the City Council had met jointly with the Planning Commission prior to the City Council meeting, the following matters were acted upon: 1) The Clerk was authorized to proceed with development of the Developers Agreement; 2) the Tousley Plan submitted to the Planning Commission on 15 December 1994 was, upon motion duly made (Nielsen) and seconded (Kunin), approved; 3) Variance No. 95-01 for Mike Gerner was, upon motion duly made (Igo) and seconded (Birkebak) approved as recom- mended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Johnston and Ms. McNamara were then recognized as present in response to Mayor Emeott's letter of 05 January 1995 to VLAWMO, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "E". Mayor Emeott asked both parties to explain to the Council why Gem Lake should continue partici- pation in VLAWMO. Both parties stated that by legislation, the City must maintain a watershed ordinance and/or agency. If Gem Lake does not participate in VLAWMO and RWMWD, it must establish it's own ordinance and agency or the City will be made part of the County/State district and will then be assessed at a rate far greater than cost in VLAWMO and RWMWD. After presentation of materials, Mayor Emeott thanked them for being present and suggested the issue be tabled to February. Mr. and Mrs. Antolak were then recognized. They stated their pur- pose in being present was to determine their ability to obtain access to the city's sanitary sewer system as their septic system is in need of replacement. The Antolak's along with their neighbors, Lisa and Mike Hurt (3880 Scheuneman Road), have discussed connection to the intercep- tor with White Bear Lake which would require a joint powers agreement and several arrangements with White Bear Lake. It was suggested that the parties examine the proximity of the manholes relative to their respec- tive properties. If manholes are reasonably close, private connections to the manholes similar to the north end of Scheuneman would be the most cost effective method of connection. An easement along Scheuneman Road might also allow for a private sewer line. Mayor Emeott and the Clerk will work with the parties to determine how best to resolve the issue. 01 MINUTES OF MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL OF CITY OF GEM LAKE January, 1995 The Year End report of the Recycling Committee, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "F", was then reviewed with no action taken. Mr. Magnuson then reported that Lt. Jim Moeller of the White Bear Lake Police Department has indicated a desire to discuss the City's law enforcement needs for the future. After discussion and upon motion duly made (Kunin) and seconded (Igo), the 1995 Fire Contract with the City of White Bear Lake, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "G", was unanimously approved. The Clerk was then directed to request installation of SLOW CHIL- DREN PRESENT" signs on Big Fox and Little Fox Roads. Mr. Magnuson then reported that he will meet in March or April with Schifsky to discuss work to be performed on Big Fox Road and Little Fox Lane. Discussion of methods of funding of improvements will be required in February. Clerk Magnuson then reported that he has requested SEH appoint an engineer to serve as Gem Lake City Engineer. Clerk Magnuson then reported that he has discussed the city's need for a Zoning Administrator with Don Christofferson who will be retiring from SEH at the end of February, 1995. Mr. Christofferson is duly quali- fied to serve as Zoning Administrator as a licensed engineer and serves v a similar function for the city of North Hudson, WI. The matter was referred to the Mayor and Planning Commission for action in March. Mayor Emeott then reported that sign inspections may be completed arly in the second quarter, pending Mr. Gardner's return. It appears Tousley and HCO are clearly out of compliance. Mr. Arend and Mr. Gardner will pursue the matter to completion and advise. Mayor Emeott reported that the Database for Septic Inspection billing is nearly complete and invoices should be mailed by the end of the first quarter. Clerk Magnuson then reported that a Non -Intoxicating Liquor Appli- cation has been sent to Cafe Cravings. The Clerk has received a fee schedule from Vadnais Heights and will review and make recommendations. Resolution No. 95-01 was, upon motion duly made (Nielsen) and seconded (Kunin), unanimously adopted and is attached hereto as Exhibit "H" Resolution No. 95-02 was, upon motion duly made (Kunin) and second- ed (Igo), unanimously adopted and is attached hereto as Exhibit "I". Resolution No. 95-03 was, upon motion duly made (Igo) and seconded (Birkebak), unanimously adopted and is attached hereto as Exhibit "J". 2 MINUTES OF MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL OF CITY OF GEM LAKE January, 1995 Resolution No. 95-04 was, upon motion duly made (Birkebak) and seconded (Nielsen), unanimously adopted and is attached hereto as Exhib- it "K". Resolution No. 95-05 was, upon motion duly made (Nielsen) and seconded (Kunin), unanimously adopted and is attached hereto as Exhibit "L" Resolution No. 95-06 was, upon motion duly made (Kunin) and second- ed (Igo), unanimously adopted and is attached hereto as Exhibit "M". Resolution No. 95-07 was, upon motion duly made (Igo) and seconded (Birkebak), unanimously adopted and is attached hereto as Exhibit "N". Mayor Emeott then discussed sending a 1995 Roster of the City of Gem Lake to local residents. The Treasurer's Report, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "O", and indicating a balance in the General Fund of $71,538.57 and in the Sewer Fund of $19,861.65 was, upon motion duly made (Nielsen) and seconded (Igo), unanimously approved. Payment of bills totaling $9,484.13, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "P", was, upon motion duly made (Nielsen) and seconded (Igo), unanimously approved. Due to conflicts and the President's Day Holiday, the next meeting of the Gem Lake City Council is scheduled for Monday, 27 February 1995. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Mayor Emeott at 9:32 pm. AUTHORED: 24 January 1995 APPROVED: 27 February 1995 ATTEST: Frederic C. Magnuson, City Clerk 3