HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995 02-27 CC MINUTESMINUTES OF MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL
OF CITY OF GEM LAKE
February, 1995
The February meeting of the City Council of the City of Gem Lake
was called to order on Monday, 27 February 1995, at 7:06 p.m. in the
first floor meeting room of Tousley Ford. Mayor Emeott, Councilmembers
Igo, Birkebak, Kunin and Nielsen, Clerk Magnuson, and Treasurer Nord-
strom were present.
The minutes of the 23 January 1995 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 with the following amendment: Mayor Emeott stated that
Senator Runbeck and Representative Broecker have requested that their
presentation be moved to the March Agenda.
The Clerk then presented the Legal Publication of the meeting
change, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
The Clerk then noted that a meeting of the Planning Commission has
been set for 20 March 1995 to address the matter of the subdivision of
property owned by Ernest Bernier. Discussion of requirements for the
proposed dwelling to be moved onto the lot then followed with no action
taken.
The January Report of the Recycling Committee, a copy of which is
attached hereto as Exhibit "B", was then presented.
The Clerk then presented a proposed City Roster for mailing to the
residents. Mayor Emeott indicated he would have same printed and would
hand deliver most to meet residents and discuss their concerns regarding
city matters.
The Clerk then reported that attorneys for the residents along the
abandoned roadway north of Scheuneman/Otter Lake Roads is proceeding.
Discussion then followed regarding fire inspections and how best to
offset the expense. The Clerk suggested simple Annual Occupancy Permits
as far easier to administrate than Business Licenses. The Council then
charged the Clerk to develop an Ordinance for Occupancy Permits for
implementation in 1995.
The Clerk then noted that Children Playing signs have been ordered
from Gopher Signs for installation on Big Fox Road and Little Fox Lane
near their respective entrances.
Discussion of funding Road Maintenance Improvements proposed by
T.A. Schifsky then followed. The Clerk was asked to determine how fund-
ing as assessments should be levied.
The Clerk then reported that Short, Elliott & Hendrickson has
appointed Mr. Len Newquist as primary engineer for the City. The Clerk
then distributed a revised internal roster which includes Mr. Newquist
as City Engineer.
Completion of Sign Inspections should be done shortly after Mr.
Gardners return.
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Mayor Emeott then reported that he has communicated with Metro
Waste Water Services regarding the Antolak, Hurt request to connect with
City Sewer and that he will follow up with same.
Discussion of VLAWMO then ensued with the matter tabled to March
pending Mayor Emeott's discussion with Ramsey -Washington Water Shed
District.
The Clerk then noted that upon examination, the City's Liquor
Ordinance makes no provision for Non -Intoxicating Liquor Licensing. The
Clerk is to pursue required changes and make recommendations.
After discussion and upon motion duly made (Nielsen) and seconded
(Birkebak), Resolution No. 95-08 regarding empowerment of the City Clerk
to seek a Score Grant for recycling, a copy of which is attached hereto
as Exhibit "C", was unanimously adopted.
The minutes of the 26 January 1995 Contract Cities Group were then
made available and are attached hereto as Exhibit "D".
The Treasurer's Report, a copy of which is attached hereto as
Exhibit "E", and indicating a balance in the General Fund of $63,610.63
and in the Sewer Fund of $21,475.08 was, upon motion duly made (Nielsen)
and seconded (Igo), unanimously approved.
Payment of bills totaling $9,213.74, a copy of which is attached
hereto as Exhibit "F", was, upon motion duly made (Nielsen) and seconded
(Igo), unanimously approved.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Mayor
Emeott at 8:15 pm.
AUTHORED: 19 March 1995
APPROVED: 20 March 1995 ATTEST:
Frederic C. Magnuson, City Clerk
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