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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES <br /> JULY 3, 2012 <br /> <br />Page 3 of 6 <br /> <br />Council Member Pearson expressed his discomfort with the salary increase coming back for approval on <br />a typically minimal attended meeting and questioned the reasoning. He specifically questioned the <br />perception or lack of ‘trust’ that may be created by the city leaders in this sort of practice. Council <br />Member Pearson stated council has a second shot to get this right and feels this sends a negative <br />message. Council Member Pearson continued he was not interested in re-hashing details regarding the <br />salary increase but reiterated his disapproval for the increase. <br /> <br />Council Member Park expressed her support for the increase. <br /> <br />Council Member Emmons spoke in support of the increase. He expressed, although, that he was not <br />excited about it. <br /> <br />Council Member Smith expressed her support for the increase and stated the time at meetings at City <br />Hall and outside of City Hall are numerous, and this increase does not seem unreasonable in the least. <br />Currently, Lake Elmo does not pay for additional city council meetings and feels that could be addressed <br />as well or at least discussion of limiting extra meetings. She stated in addition, the increase may be a <br />draw for quality people as elected officials for the city. <br /> <br />Mayor Johnston stated he was opposed to pay for extra meetings and stated these are just expected for <br />people who enter into public service. Council Member Park explained her support for some type of <br />compensation for extra meetings and stated it was likely the Council would continue to have more <br />meetings than usual as the City continues to grow. <br /> <br />Administrator Zuleger explained there are many communities that add compensation for special or <br />additional meetings. <br /> <br />MOTION: Mayor Johnston moved to approve Ordinance 2012-60 adopting annual mayor and council <br />salaries to $6,250 and $4,860, respectively effective January 1, 2013. Council Member Park seconded <br />the motion. Motion passed 4-1, Pearson - Nay. <br /> <br />ITEM 9: COUNTRY SUN FARMS - AGRICULTURE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION <br /> <br />Planning Director Klatt requested Council review the proposed request from Country Sun Farms and <br />Greenhouse to construct two agricultural buildings on their property; a lean-to addition to an existing <br />barn and a new structure replacing a farm building. Under the terms of the approved Interim Use <br />Permit, the Council must review all new construction. <br /> <br />Council Member Smith inquired if the parcel size had changed, and if Agricultural zoning still required a <br />20 acre minimum. Mayor Johnston asked if the proposed structure met the RR zoning requirements. <br />Planning Director Klatt responded in the affirmative. <br />MOTION: Council Member Smith moved to authorize construction authorize construction of two <br />agricultural buildings at 11211 60th Street North that are consistent with the A – Agricultural and RR <br />– Rural Residential Zoning for this property. Council Member Park seconded the motion. <br />Motion passed 5-0.