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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 Page 3 of 8 guests. Klatt reviewed the location and site plan, noting that an interim use permit does not run with the land. Klatt presented a proposed resolution and a map depicting all properties in the City and identifying six that could potentially qualify for a wedding venue use. Applicant Danielle Hecker presented information on the proposal, noting key concerns voiced by neighbors and offering her response. Mary O’Brien, 11311 50th Street stated opposition to the zoning ordinance change, and questioned the traffic data presented by the applicant. O’Brien also stated concerns about rural character of the City and impacts on water resources. Peter Schifsky, 4676 Larkspur, stated his neighborhood has a wedding barn and voiced concerns over traffic. Bob Fossum, 4996 Linden Trail, spoke in support of the project, stating that it is a great way to preserve an historic structure. Amy Vanderhoff, 11384 50th Street, spoke in favor of the project, stating she enjoys her view of the house and barn and is happy it will be preserved. Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Mayor Pearson, moved TO ADOPT ORDINACE 08-121, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW COMMERCIAL WEDDING CEREMONY VENUES AS AN INTERIM USE PERMIT WITHIN THE CITY’S RURAL RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS AND TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF GUESTS FROM 150 TO 200. MOTION PASSED 3 – 2. (Fliflet, Lundgren – Nay) Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Mayor Pearson, moved TO ADPOPT RESOLUTION 2015-45, AUTHORIZING SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE 2015-121. MOTION FAILED 3 – 2. (Fliflet, Lundgren – Nay) ITEM 5: 39TH STREET N. STREET & SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS – APPROVE TREE REPLACEMENT PROPOSAL Councilmember Smith stated that the replacement trees should be changed from 2.5” trees to 4” trees specified in other areas of the City. Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Bloyer, moved TO APPROVE TREE REPLACEMENT PROPOSAL WITH AN UPGRADE TO 4” TREES, SUBJECT TO CITY ADMINISTRATOR APPROVAL OF THE ADDITIONAL COST. MOTION PASSED 5 – 0 ITEM 7: APPROVE TREE PLANTING ON HILL TRAIL Interim Administrator Schroeder reported that Mayor Pearson and Councilmember Bloyer visited a property on Hill Trail as a result of numerous resident complaints. Staff is recommending planting pine trees in the right of way to screen the view of a vehicle used for storage. Definition of “operational vehicle” was discussed. Councilmember Fliflet stated that the storage vehicle should be addressed and neighbors are concerned that the trees won’t provide