Curbside recycling
Recycling materials are picked up every other Wednesday. Gem Lake is on the BLUE WEEK recycling schedule. Have your materials at the curb by 6:30 a.m. Check the following link at Republic Service’s website for sorting instructions. Blue Calendar 2023
With the spring and summer season finally with us, pictured below are some common items that get placed in the recycling cart that are not recyclable and are harmful to Republic Services state-of-the-art recycling center equipment. Please place these items into your trash can.
Plowing and sanding
Snow plowing and sanding on city streets (Big Fox Road, Little Fox Lane, Haven Lane, Scheuneman Road, Tessier Road and Summit Farm Lane) is performed by White Bear Township Public Works. We request there be NO PARKING on any city street until it has been plowed curb-to-curb.
Plowing on the county roads (County Road E, Goose Lake Road, Labore Road and Otter Lake Road) is performed by the Ramsey County Public Works Department (651-266-7100).
Winter Parking Restrictions. The parking of any motor vehicle upon any road or street in Gem Lake is prohibited between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. from November 1st through April 1st of each year.
If you would like Snow Emergency, text or email alerts please sign up for the Townships Snow & Ice Control Updates at https://www.whitebeartownship.org/list.aspx?ListID=237
This information will also be posted on the City’s Facebook page. Please like and follow us at https://www.facebook.com/CityofGemLakeMN
Any concerns can be called in to 651-747-2790 Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Tree Policy
The City Council passed a new tree policy for the city in October, 2018. As part of the policy the city takes responsibility for: Trimming healthy trees that are in the cities right of away; Removing dead trees in the cities right of way; Remove trees that are diseased; If a tree is cut down the tree company, S&S Tree will grind the stump. The property owner can use the mulch as they want to.
Police -911
City police protection and traffic control is provided by the White Bear Lake Police Department 911, non-emergency 651-429-8511.
Fire -911
Fire and paramedic/ambulance services are provide by White Bear Lake Fire and Paramedic. Emergency 911, non-emergency 651-429-8511.
Public Works
Public Works emergencies are provided by White Bear Township. After hours and weekends 651-755-9828. Any emergency that happens during normal business hours should be reported to the City of Gem Lake 651-747-2790.
Public Works emergencies that threaten the health and safety of our residents or our infrastructure such as
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- Water main breaks
- Sewer line back ups
- Other emergencies
Animal Control
The City of Gem Lakes Domestic Animal Control Authority is through the White Bear Lake Police Department. For all non-emergent concerns, call White Bear Lakes Non-Emergency Line at 651-429-8511. For all emergent concerns, call 911.
Sewer and billing
For city sewer and billing questions please call 651-747-2790.
Well Sealing
Visit the Ramsey County Website for more information. Click here.
Inspections
All construction and remodeling work performed in Gem Lake must be inspected by one of the following:
Building/Plumbing/Mechanical – 651-747-2790
Electrical – Andrew Nykanen – 763 754-2983 – Monday – Friday – 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Current Septic Systems – Brian Humpal, 651-493-2682
New Septic Systems – Mike Johnson, 651-747-2762
All Others – 651-747-2790/2792
Branches and lawn clippings
Ramsey County Brush Collection Sites will accept yard waste and all brush and tree waste from the ground up. Roots and root balls are NOT accepted. The closest site to Gem Lake is on County Road J and Ash St. Ramsey County Yard Waste