City Services and Resources
Police call 911
City police protection and traffic control is provided by the White Bear Lake Police Department 911, non-emergency 651-429-8511.
Fire call 911
Fire and paramedic/ambulance services are provide by White Bear Lake Fire and Paramedic. Emergency 911, non-emergency 651-429-8511.
City Departments
Permits and Inspections
Applying and scheduling inspections.
city@gemlakemn.org
4200 Otter Lake Road
Gem Lake, MN 55110
651-747-2790
City Clerk
Barbara Suciu
barbara.suciu@gemlakemn.org
4200 Otter Lake Road
Gem Lake, MN 55110
651-747-2792
City Treasurer
Tom Kelly
1281 Hammond Road
White Bear Twp, MN 55110
651-747-2760
City Inspections
Building/Plumbing
651-747-2790
Electrical
Andrew Nykanen 763-754-2983
Septic System Inspections
Mike Johnson 651-747-2790
Public Works
The City of Gem Lake contracts public work services with 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:
- Water main breaks
- Sewer line back ups
- Other emergencies
Watersheds in the City of Gem Lake
Gem Lakes boundaries overlap with two watershed that help manage local surface waters and promote water quality improvements.
Trees
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.
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. Burning of brush or trash is punishable by fine.
Snow Plowing and Snow Removal
Winter Parking Restrictions. The parking of any motor vehicle upon any road or street in Gem Lake is prohibited between the hours of 2am and 6am from November 1st through April 1st of each year unless otherwise posted.
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.
Snow Emergency Alerts
If you would like Snow Emergency alerts via text or email please sign up for the White Bear Township’s Snow and Ice Control Updates.
Snow Emergency Posts
Snow Emergencies will also be posted on Gem Lake’s Facebook page. Please like and follow us.
Any concerns can be called in to 651-747-2790 Monday–Thursday 8am–3pm
Minnesota Statute 160.2715 Section (a) subdivision (1) advises that pushing/blowing snow from driveways and sidewalks onto public roads may be punishable as a misdemeanor. Snow deposited or left on roadways creates a real hazard to passing motorists which can cause serious accidents. Because the practice is illegal to begin with, the person depositing the snow, as the prime cause of the accident, may also find him/herself faced with civil liability lawsuits. The City of Gem Lake urges you, as good neighbors and motorists, not to add to the hazards of winter time driving.
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.
Dog Licensing and Tags
All dogs over the age of six (6) months must be licensed within the City of Gem Lake. Proof that rabies and other vaccinations have been done must be supplied when the license is applied. Dog licenses are renewed annually.