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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES <br /> June 21, 2016 <br /> <br /> <br />Page 4 of 6 <br /> <br />CONNECT TO MUNICIPAL SEWER WITHIN ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE THE MAIN <br />IS AVAILABLE TO THEIR PROPERTY. Motion passed 4-0-1 (Bloyer-Present) <br /> <br />ITEM 15: Approve Fish House Ordinance <br /> <br />City Planner Wensman reviewed three amendments in the proposed ordinance update related to <br />accessory structures to allow for fish houses to be placed on lake lots prior to a permanent <br />structure being constructed. <br /> <br />Councilmember Fliflet, seconded by Councilmember Smith, moved TO APPROVE THREE <br />AMENDMENTS TO THE ACCESSORY STRUCTURE ORDINANCE: ALLOWING AN <br />EXCEPTION FOR FISH HOUSES THAT MEET CERTAIN STANDARDS FROM THE <br />REQUIREMENT THAT A BUILDING PERMIT FOR A PRINCIPAL STRUCTURE BE <br />ISSUED BEFORE AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE CAN EXIST ON A LOT; STRIKING <br />LANGUAGE IN SECTION 154.406, SUBD. D OF THE ZONING CODE THAT ALLOWS <br />AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE TO BE LOCATED NEARER A FRONT LOT LINE THAN <br />THE PRINCIPAL STRUCTURE BY RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL; <br />AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF STORAGE OR TOOL SHED IN SECTION 154.213, <br />SUBD. B BY INCREASING SQUARE FOOTAGE REQUIREMENT FOR A BUILDING <br />PERMIT AND ADDING CLARIFYING LANGUAGE. Motion passed 4 – 1. (Pearson – nay) <br /> <br />Mayor Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Bloyer, moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION <br />2016-47 AUTHORIZING SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE 08-138. Motion <br />passed 5 – 0. <br /> <br />ITEM 27: Tablyn Park Improvements <br /> <br />Administrator Handt reviewed the Parks Commission proposed improvements for Tablyn Park. <br /> <br />Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Mayor Pearson, moved TO APPROVE THE <br />RECOMMENDED IMPROVEMENTS TO TABLYN PARK SO THAT STAFF MAY <br />OBTAIN QUOTES. <br /> <br />Dave Moore, 8680 Stillwater Boulevard, stated he lives across the street from Tablyn Park and <br />there is no parking there in the winter due to heavy use of the park. Mr. Moore also stated that <br />the neighbors would like to see lighting installed and suggested a guard rail at the entrance to <br />prevent cars from sliding into the culvert. <br /> <br />Brian Butler, 3631 Laverne Avenue North, stated he takes his daughter to sled at Tablyn Park in <br />the winter and the parking lot is packed. Mr. Butler suggested the Councilmembers visit the park <br />to see that more parking is needed and the park is not conducive to baseball use. <br /> <br />Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Fliflet, moved TO AMEND THE <br />PRIMARY MOTION BY ADDING: “APPROVE AN EXPENDITURE OF UP TO $46,000 <br />FOR STAIRS TO THE PARKING LOT, ADA COMPLIANT SWITCHBACK TRAIL AND <br />ENTRANCE LIGHTING SO STAFF MAY OBTAIN QUOTES.” Motion passed 5 – 0.