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Home My WebLink About2026 07-21 CC Packet 4200 Otter Lake Road Gem Lake, MN 55110 (651) 747 -2790 city@gemlakemn.org City Council Meeting July 21, 2026 7:00 p.m. Heritage Hall REVISED I. Call to Order of City Council Meeting By Mayor Artig-Swomley at 7:00 p.m. II. Call of Roll Artig – Swomley ______ Cacioppo _____ Johnson_____ Lindner ______ Patrick_____ III. Approve Agenda and Minutes A. Approval of the Agenda for July 21, 2026, City Council meeting B. Approval of the Minutes of June 16, 2026, City Council meeting C. Accept the Minutes of July 7, 2026, Planning Commission meeting IV. Special Presentations/Public Hearings A. 2025 Audit Presentation. James Eichten, LB Carlson. - motion to approve the 2025 Audit presentation V. Consent Agenda A. Monthly Financial Report(s) B. Claims C. Resolution No. 2026-17; Resolution Authorizing the City Treasurer to Distribute a Portion of the Charitable Gambling Funds to Willow Lane Elementary to Use at their Discretion VI. Planning Commission Reports None. VII. Old Business A. Newsletter Updates / Topics / Suggestions B. Code Enforcement Issue Discussion C. City Planning Discussion VIII. New Business A. 2050 Comprehensive Plan Open House – (date in October) B. Resolution No. 2026-18; Resolution Adopting the Costs for Water Meters for Gem Lake C. Resolution No. 2026-19; Resolution Approving the Permanent Drainage and Utility Easement for Hunters Run of Gem Lake HOA Inc. IX. Community Outreach to Other Cities and Government Bodies X. Presentations from the Public, 2 minutes maximum XI. Open Items for Council Members to Bring Up XII. Future Council Meetings  Next Planning Commission Meeting, Tuesday, August 4, 2026  Next City Council Workshop, Monday, August 10, 2026  Next City Council Meeting, Tuesday, August 18, 2026 – Attendance Inquiry XIII. Adjournment City of Gem Lake City Council Meeting Minutes June 16, 2026 1 City of Gem Lake City Council Meeting June 16, 2026 Meeting Minutes I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Gretchen Artig-Swomley called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. II. CALL OF ROLL Mayor Gretchen Artig-Swomley, Councilmembers Len Cacioppo, Ben Johnson, Jim Lindner, and Joshua Patrick were present. Also present: City Attorney Martin Norder, City Engineer Justin Gese, City Treasurer Tom Kelly, and City Clerk Barb Suciu. III. APPROVE OF AGENDA AND MINUTES A. Approve the Revised Agenda for June 16, 2026, City Council meeting. A motion was introduced by Councilmember Lindner to accept the May 19, 2026, agenda, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo. Motion carried 5-0. B. Approve the Minutes of May 19, 2026, City Council meeting. A motion was introduced by Councilmember Lindner, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo to approve May 19, 2026, City Council Meeting minutes. Motion carried 5-0. IV. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS None. V. CONSENT AGENDA A. Monthly Financial Report(s) B. Claims A motion was introduced by Councilmember Lindner, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried 5-0. VI. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS None. VII. OLD BUSINESS A. Newsletter Updates/Topics/Suggestions Mayor Artig-Swomley stated the newsletter is almost ready and asked for any revisions to be sent to the office so it can be finalized. The next newsletter will include articles regarding the scholarship recipients, televising sewer project, General Election voting information, Bruce Vento Trail update, and VLAMWO article. B. Resolution 2026-14; Resolution Approving the Agreement for the 2050 Comprehensive Plan Mayor Artig-Swomley stated this was tabled from the May meeting to obtain a proposal from SEH, Inc. for the chapters the engineer is required to complete. These include transportation and water resources, which include wastewater, water supply and surface water management. In reviewing the proposal from TKDA’s there’s a section titled Additional Services which is not included in the proposed costs. The mayor indicated she would feel more comfortable having a consultant preparing the entire plan. City of Gem Lake City Council Meeting Minutes June 16, 2026 2 The mayor stated that the 2050 Comprehensive Plan is an enormous project with a large budget and the city can’t afford overages. Justin Gese replied that the cost is firm, however, the only variable will be the back forth communication with Metropolitan Council. A motion was introduced by Councilmember Lindner, seconded by Councilmember Johnson to approve the Resolution 2026-014; Resolution awarding the 2050 Comprehensive Plan to SEH, Inc. Motion carried 5-0. VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. Resolution 2026-15; Resolution Awarding the Contract for Television Sewer Lines to American Environmental, LLC Mayor Artig-Swomley stated the last time this work was performed was eight years ago and technically it should be completed every three to four years. Justin Gese, City Engineer, stated SEH, Inc. reached out to three contractors for bids and received bids from two of them with American Environmental, LLC as being recommended for approval. Mr. Gese stated this will assist in discovering if water is getting into the service lines, which leads to the increased rates from Metropolitan Council. Once the project is complete, the city will receive a video and report. Mayor Artig-Swomley recommended completing this maintenance every four years for consistency. A motion was introduced by Councilmember Lindner, seconded by Councilmember Johnson to approve Resolution 2026-15; Resolution awarding the contract for cleaning and television sewer lines to American Environmental, LLC. Motion carried 5-0. B. Ordinance 2026-01; An Ordinance Amending Chapter 129 – Municipal Water; Section 10 – Maintenance of Service Pipe Mayor Artig-Swomley stated this is a minor change to the ordinance and there will be additional changes coming with the upcoming water project. Mr. Gese stated this amendment clarifies that that the property owner is responsible for maintaining the service line from the street to the home. A motion was introduced by Councilmember Lindner, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried 5-0. C. Resolution 2026-16; Resolution Approving SEH, Inc. to Conduct a MCES Connection Analysis Mayor Artig-Swomley referred this to the City Engineer. Mr. Gese stated the Finance Director received an email from Metropolitan Council regarding an increase in the sanitary sewer discharge rates. This procedure will verify the flow rates and obtain some substantial information for the increase in flow. A motion was introduced by Councilmember Lindner, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo to approve Resolution 2026-16; approving SEH, Inc. to conduct a MCES Connection Analysis. Motion carried 5-0. IX. COMMUNITY OUTREACH TO OTHER CITIES AND GOVERNMENTAL BODIES Mayor Artig-Swomley stated the water agreement with Vadnais Height’s has been reviewed by our City Attorney and City Engineer. It was sent back to Vadnais Height’s with the recommended amendments. City of Gem Lake City Council Meeting Minutes June 16, 2026 3 Ramsey County Elections is purchasing new elections equipment and that will be coming through within the 2027 budget season. Councilmember Lindner stated VLAWMO budget is being approved at the next meeting. There was discussion regarding the upcoming Planning Commission public hearing for the property at 4180 Otter Lake Road. X. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC, 2 MINUTES MAXIMUM XI. OPEN ITEMS FOR COUNCIL MEMBER TO BRING UP Mayor Artig-Swomley stated the 2027 budget process begins in July so if there are any additional expenses, pass them along to the Finance Director. XII. FUTURE COUNCIL MEETINGS  Next Planning Commission Meeting, Tuesday, July 7, 2026  Next City Council Workshop, Monday, July 13 - Canceled  Next City Council Meeting, Tuesday, July 21, 2026 XIII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, following a motion from Councilmember Lindner, seconded by Councilmember Patrick, the meeting adjourned at 8:01 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Barbara Suciu Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 7, 2026 I. Call to Order of the Planning Commission Meeting By Chair Don Cummings at 7:10 p.m. II. Call of Roll Commission Members Don Cummings, Art Pratt, Derek Wippich and Daniel Epelboim were present. Commissioner Stephanie Farrell was absent. Also present was City Clerk Barb Suciu. III. Approve Agenda and Minutes A. Approve the Agenda for the July 7, 2026, Planning Commission Meeting A motion was introduced by Commissioner Pratt to approve July 7, 2026, agenda, seconded by Commissioner Wippich. Motion carried 4-0. B. Approve the Minutes of April 7, 2026, Planning Commission Meeting A motion was introduced by Commissioner Pratt to approve April 7, 2026, Planning Commission Meeting minutes, seconded by Commissioner Wippich. Motion carried 4-0. IV. Public Hearings A. 4180 Otter Lake Road – Conditional Use Permit and Special Home Occupation License Chair Cummings stated it has been requested to table tonight’s public hearing for 4180 Otter Lake Road to the August 4, 2026 meeting. A motion was introduced by Commissioner Wippich to approve April 7, 2026, to table the public hearing for 4180 Otter Lake Road to August 4, 2026, seconded by Commissioner Pratt. Motion carried 4-0. V. Old Business VI. New Business VII. Open Items for Commission Members to Bring Up VIII. Future Council Meetings  Next City Council Meeting, Tuesday, July 21, 2026  Next Planning Commission Meeting, Tuesday, August 4, 2026 o Attendance Inquiry IX. Adjournment Commissioner Wippich introduced a motion to adjourn at 7:25 p.m., seconded by Commissioner Epelboim. Motion carried 4-0. 6/29/2026 1 City of Gem Lake, Minnesota Audit Report for Year Ended December 31, 2025 Presented by:James H. Eichten, CPA Principal 952-224-1628jeichten@lbcarlson.com AUDITOR’S ROLE • Financial statements are fairly presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America Opinion on Financial Statements •Financial Statement Audit •MN Legal Compliance AuditInternal Controls and Compliance 1 2 6/29/2026 2 AUDIT RESULTS • Unmodified Opinion on Basic Financial StatementsFinancial Statements • Two deficiencies in internal control over financial reporting Inadequate segregation of duties Audit adjustment on reporting of accounts payable and utility expenses Internal Control and Compliance – Financial Audit AUDIT RESULTS • One Finding • Unclaimed Property Report MN Legal Compliance 3 4 6/29/2026 3 GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE GENERAL FUND YEAR-END FUND BALANCE 5 6 6/29/2026 4 GENERAL FUND YEAR-END FUND BALANCE GENERAL FUND REVENUE 7 8 6/29/2026 5 GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES ENTERPRISE FUNDS CHANGE IN FINANCIAL POSITION 9 10 6/29/2026 6 WATER FUND SEWER FUND 11 12 6/29/2026 7 MANAGEMENT REPORT •Implemented New GASB Standards •Updates Provided for Calendar 2026 Accounting and Auditing Updates SUMMARY •Clean Opinion on Financial Statements •Three Findings to Report •Improving General Fund Financial Condition •Adherence to General Fund Balance Policy •Improving Net Position of Enterprise Funds •Implemented New Accounting Standards •Commitment to Audit Process and Results 13 14 CITY OF GEM LAKE Claims For Payment Period Ending: 7/21/2026 Signatures Approving Claims Date of Approval Gretchen Artig-Swomley, Mayor Ben Johnson, Council Jim Lindner, Council Len Cacioppo, Council Joshua Patrick, Council Tom Kelly, Treasurer Fund Totals $ Amount General Fund 48,514.82 Parks & Playgrounds 2004 Debt Service Fund 2007 Debt Service Fund 2015 Debt Service Fund 2018 Debt Service Fund Improvement Fund Scheuneman Road Improvements Hoffman Road Improvements 602-Sewer Fund 21.60 601-Water Fund Investment Trust Fund Total All Funds 48,536.42 Claims for Payment Check Numbers 13166 through 11390 CHECK REGISTER FOR CITY OF GEM LAKE CHECK DATE 07/21/2026 - 07/21/2026 Check Date Check Vendor Name Amount Bank GEN GENERAL CHECKING 07/21/2026 13166 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 140.43 07/21/2026 13167 BS&A SOFTWARE 11,119.00 07/21/2026 13168 CINTAS 165.51 07/21/2026 13169 Coverall of the Twin Cities 320.00 07/21/2026 13170 GDO Law 50.00 07/21/2026 13171 Gopher State One Call 21.60 07/21/2026 13172 Innovative Office Solutions, 72.16 07/21/2026 13173 Kelly & Lemmons, PA 790.71 07/21/2026 13174 KRAFT MECHANICAL 550.00 07/21/2026 13175 LB CARLSON, LLP 9,500.00 07/21/2026 13176 METRO-INET 1,265.00 07/21/2026 13177 MINNESOTA PAID LEAVE FUND 96.16 07/21/2026 13178 Nykanen Inspections LCC 2,800.44 07/21/2026 13179 Premier Banks 50.00 07/21/2026 13180 Press Publications 108.00 07/21/2026 13181 Ramsey County 916.00 07/21/2026 13182 RED LILY 737.50 07/21/2026 13183 REPUBLIC SERVICES 1,132.78 07/21/2026 13184 SEH 8,392.49 07/21/2026 13185 TKDA 2,317.84 07/21/2026 13186 Trade Press Inc 398.00 07/21/2026 13187 White Bear Lake Emergency Foo 1,500.00 07/21/2026 13188 White Bear Township 3,707.50 07/21/2026 13189 WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP UTILITY B 821.01 07/21/2026 13190 Xcel Energy 1,564.29 GEN TOTALS: Total of 25 Checks:48,536.42 Less 0 Void Checks:0.00 Total of 25 Disbursements:48,536.42 07/21/2026 01:51 PM Page:1/1 CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF GEM LAKE CHECK DATE 07/21/2026 - 07/21/2026 Check Date Bank Account Check #Payee Description Accoun t Dept Amount Fund: 100 GENERAL 07/21/2026 GEN 13166#AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES ICC PERMIT TECH STUDY GUIDE 40200 41400 105.55 CUPS/WD-40 40200 41900 34.88 Check GEN 13166 Total for Fund 100 GENERAL 140.43 07/21/2026 GEN 13167 BS&A SOFTWARE BS&A FEES 40570 41900 11,119.00 07/21/2026 GEN 13168 CINTAS CINTAS RUGS 40319 41940 35.01 CINTAS AED 40319 41940 130.50 Check GEN 13168 Total for Fund 100 GENERAL 165.51 07/21/2026 GEN 13169 Coverall of the Twin Cities CLEANING SVCS 7/1/26-7/31/26 40319 41940 320.00 07/21/2026 GEN 13170 GDO Law PROSECUTION 41304 41600 50.00 07/21/2026 GEN 13172 Innovative Office Solutions, LLC AIR FRESHNER, PAPER 40200 41400 72.16 07/21/2026 GEN 13173 Kelly & Lemmons, PA GENERAL COUNSEL 40304 41600 790.71 07/21/2026 GEN 13174 KRAFT MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT 40319 41940 550.00 07/21/2026 GEN 13175 LB CARLSON, LLP PROGRESS BILLING FOR 2025 40301 41500 9,500.00 07/21/2026 GEN 13176 METRO-INET IT SUPPORT 40309 41900 1,265.00 07/21/2026 GEN 13177 MINNESOTA PAID LEAVE FUND MN PAID LEAVE 2026 2ND QTR 21704 00000 96.16 07/21/2026 GEN 13178 Nykanen Inspections LCC JUNE 2026 INSPECTIONS 32213 00000 2,800.44 07/21/2026 GEN 13179 Premier Banks MCFOA REGISTRATION 40310 41900 50.00 07/21/2026 GEN 13180 Press Publications LEGAL NOTICE 40351 41900 108.00 07/21/2026 GEN 13181 Ramsey County 2026 3RD QTR ELECTIONS 40300 41410 916.00 07/21/2026 GEN 13182 RED LILY WEBSITE MAINTENANCE, INSTALL ACCESIBE 40300 41940 737.50 07/21/2026 GEN 13183 REPUBLIC SERVICES REPUBLIC SERVICES 40384 41900 1,132.78 07/21/2026 GEN 13184 SEH COMP PLAN UPDATES 40303 41910 961.58 ENGINEERING SVCS 40303 41910 7,430.91 Check GEN 13184 Total for Fund 100 GENERAL 8,392.49 07/21/2026 GEN 13185 TKDA PLANNING 40308 41910 2,317.84 07/21/2026 GEN 13186 Trade Press Inc NEWSLETTERS 40352 41900 398.00 07/21/2026 GEN 13187 White Bear Lake Emergency Food She 2026 JULY DONATION 22001 00000 1,500.00 07/21/2026 GEN 13188#White Bear Township 5-8-26 - 5-27-26 PUBLIC WORKS 40319 41940 720.00 5-8-26 - 5-27-26 EQUIPMENT 40319 41900 280.00 5-25-26 - 6-12-26 TREASURER 40329 41500 1,923.75 5-11-26 - 6-5-26 ACCOUNTING CLERK 40329 41500 783.75 Check GEN 13188 Total for Fund 100 GENERAL 3,707.50 07/21/2026 GEN 13189 WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP UTILITY BILLIN 2026 2ND QTR UTILITY BILLING 40385 41940 821.01 07/21/2026 GEN 13190#Xcel Energy XCEL ELECTRICITY 40381 41940 652.87 XCEL GAS 40383 41940 44.61 STREET LIGHTS 40386 43122 135.62 XCEL ELECTRIC 40381 41940 658.92 07/21/2026 01:52 PM Page:1/2 CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF GEM LAKE CHECK DATE 07/21/2026 - 07/21/2026 Check Date Bank Account Check #Payee Description Accoun t Dept Amount Fund: 100 GENERAL XCEL GAS 40383 41940 72.27 Check GEN 13190 Total for Fund 100 GENERAL 1,564.29 Total For Fund: 100 48,514.82 Fund: 602 SEWER UTILITY FUND 07/21/2026 GEN 13171 Gopher State One Call JUNE 2026 LOCATES 40319 43200 21.60 Total For Fund: 602 21.60 Report Total:48,536.42 '#'-INDICATES CHECK DISTRIBUTED TO MORE THAN ONE DEPARTMENT 07/21/2026 01:52 PM Page:2/2 CITY OF GEM LAKE STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF RAMSEY RESOLUTION NO. 2026-17 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TREASURER TO DISTRIBUTE A PORTION OF THE CHARITABLE GAMBLING FUNDS TO WILLOW LANE ELEMENTARY TO USE AT THEIR DISCRETION 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 July 21, 2026, meeting in support of Willow Lane Elementary. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City of Gem Lake, Minnesota, the City Treasurer is authorized to send $500.00 to support Willow Lane Elementary for the month of August 2026 and to purchase school supplies in the value of $750.00. 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, Barbara Suciu, the duly qualified 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. July 21, 2026 Barbara Suciu, City Clerk Date CITY OF GEM LAKE STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF RAMSEY RESOLUTION NO. 2026-18 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE COSTS FOR WATER METERS FOR GEM LAKE WHEREAS, the City of Gem Lake adopts the fee schedule annually; and WHEREAS, the costs for the water meters fluctuate on a different frequency than the adoption of the annual fee schedule adoption; and WHEREAS, the City of Gem Lake will adopt the costs for water meters set in the attachment. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City of Gem Lake, Minnesota, adopt the costs for water meters. 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, Barbara Suciu, the duly qualified 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. July 21, 2026 Barbara Suciu, City Clerk Date Col DESCRIPTION BRAND NAME ID NUMBER SIZE PRICE QUANTITY ORDERED C2 - COMPOUND METER OMNI 4315GPC2MDPO13 1.5 INCH 1660 C2 - COMPOUND METER OMNI 4320GPC2MDPO 2 INCH 1920 C2 - COMPOUND METER OMNI 4330C2MGDPO 3 INCH 2420 C2 - COMPOUND METER OMNI 4340C2MGDPO 4 INCH 4180 T2-TURBINE IRRIGATION METER OMNI 4315GT2MGDPO13 1.5 INCH 1140 T2-TURBINE IRRIGATION METER OMNI 4320GPT2MDPO17 2 INCH 1350 T2-TURBINE IRRIGATION METER OMNI 4330T2MGDPO19 3 INCH 1680 T2-TURBINE IRRIGATION METER OMNI 4340T2MGDPO23 4 INCH 3280 METER IPERL 4307GPIPERLM75TS 3/4 INCH 185 METER IPERL 4310GPIPERLM10TS 1 INCH 290 METER HORN AY McDonald 40N2 3/4 INCH 135.06 METER HORN AY McDonald 40N4 1 INCH 243.03 METER CONNECTORS AY McDonald 440774620 3/4 INCH 18.01 METER CONNECTORS AY McDonald 441074620 1 INCH 29.95 FLANGE KIT Matco Norca 4415F2031C 1.5 INCH 56.23 FLANGE KIT Matco Norca 4420F2036C 2 INCH 63.92 FLANGE KIT Matco Norca FCOMP03S 3 INCH 103.98 FLANGE KIT Matco Norca FCOMP04S 4 INCH 152 RADIO TRANSMITTERS SENSUS FLEX NET M510M-F1-3W-X-MI 3 WIRE 198.00 RADIO TRANSMITTERS SENSUS FLEX NET M510M-F1-TC-X-M1 2 WIRE - TOUCH PAD 205.00 BOX WIRE 2 WIRE BOX WIRE Lapp Tannehill 42SN183 18ga 3 Wire .39 per ft Gem Lake 2026 # Internal Use Only CITY OF GEM LAKE STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF RAMSEY RESOLUTION NO. 2026-19 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PERMANENT DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT FOR HUNTERS RUN OF GEM LAKE HOA INC. WHEREAS, the City of Gem Lake is undertaking a project to construct certain improvements related to watermain construction and associated activities within the easement area; and WHEREAS, the Hunters Run of Gem Lake HOA, Inc want to grant the City of Gem Lake a permanent, non-exclusive drainage and utility easement beneath, across and through a portion of their property; and WHEREAS, the City of Gem Lake will have the right to this easement to locate, construct, operate, inspect, alter, improve and repair storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and water facilities, ground surface drainage way, ponds and other public facilities or improvements of any type that are not inconsistent with a drainage and utility use. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City of Gem Lake, Minnesota, approves the Permanent Drainage and Utility Easement for Hunters Run of Gem Lake HOA Inc. 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, Barbara Suciu, the duly qualified 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. July 21, 2026 Barbara Suciu, City Clerk Date 1 PERMANENT DRAINAGE & UTILITY EASEMENT THIS PERMANENT DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT is made this ______ day of _____________, 20___, by Hunters Run of Gem Lake HOA INC., a Minnesota corporation, the (“Grantors”), in favor of the City of Gem Lake, a Minnesota Municipal corporation (“Grantee”). Recitals A. Grantors are the fee owner of that certain real property located in Ramsey County, Minnesota (PID No. 283022410012), legally described on the attached Exhibit A (the “Property”); and B. Grantee is undertaking a project to construct certain improvements related to watermain construction and associated activities within the easement area; and C. Grantors desire to grant to Grantee a permanent, non-exclusive drainage and utility easement as hereinafter described over, beneath, across, and through a portion of the Property, which is legally described on the attached Exhibit B, and further depicted on the attached Exhibit C (the “Easement Area”) according to the terms and conditions contained herein. Terms of Easement 1. Incorporation. The above recitals and attached exhibits are hereby incorporated and made part of this Instrument. 2. Grant of Easement. For good and valuable consideration, receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged by Grantors, Grantors grants and conveys to Grantee a perpetual, non-exclusive easement for drainage and utility purposes over, beneath, across, and through the Easement Area. 3. Scope of Easement. The easement granted herein includes the right of Grantee, its employees, contractors and agents, to locate, construct, reconstruct, operate, maintain, inspect, alter, improve, and repair within the Easement Area storm sewer, sanitary sewer and water 2 facilities, ground surface drainage ways, ponds, and other public facilities or improvements of any type that are not inconsistent with a drainage and utility use. The Easement granted herein also includes the right to grade, level, fill, drain, and excavate the Easement Area, and the further right to cut, trim, or remove from the described easement area any trees, shrubs, or other obstructions or vegetation that as in Grantee’s sole judgment unreasonably interfere with the Easement or the facilities of Grantee. 4. Warranty of Title. Grantors warrants that it is the fee owner of the Property and has the right, title, and capacity to convey to Grantee the easement herein. 5. Environmental Matters. Grantee shall not be responsible for any costs, expenses, damages, demands, obligations, including penalties and reasonable attorneys’ fees, or losses resulting from any claims, actions, suits, or proceedings based upon a release or threat of release of any hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants which may have existed on, or which relate to, the Easement Area or Property prior to the date of this Instrument. 6. Binding Effect. The terms and conditions of this easement shall run with the land and be binding on Grantor, its successors and assigns. STATE DEED TAX DUE HEREON: NONE [Remainder of Page Intentionally Left Blank; Signature Page to Follow] 3 GRANTORS: Kathy Rafferty HOA President By:________________________________ STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) ss. COUNTY OF __________________ ) This instrument was acknowledged before me on this _____ day of __________ 202___, by Kathy Rafferty, HOA President of Hunters Run of Gem Lake, on behalf of the corporation, as Grantors. Notary Public NOTARY STAMP OR SEAL THIS INSTRUMENT DRAFTED BY: Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SEH®) 3535 Vadnais Center Drive St. Paul, MN 55110 A-1 EXHIBIT A Legal Description of the Property Outlot A, HUNTERS RUN OF GEM LAKE, according to the recorded plat there of Ramsey County, Minnesota. B-1 EXHIBIT B Legal Description of the Easement Area A perpetual easement for drainage and utility purposes over, under, across and through part of the following described property: Outlot A, HUNTERS RUN OF GEM LAKE, according to the recorded plat there of Ramsey County, Minnesota. C-1 EXHIBIT C Depiction of the Easement Area Gen Lake 4200 Otter Lake Road Gem Lake, NIN 55110 (651) 747-2790 city@gemlakemn.org Gem Lake City Council Meeting July 21, 2026 Sign in Sheet Name Name Please print clear Please-p!Int eli'._lr www oemlakemn.or