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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 19, 2011 4 Accessory Building Variance – 5761 Keats Avenue The City Council considered a variance required from Steve and Joan Ziertman, 5761 Keats Avenue, to allow the construction of a second 2,400 sq.ft. accessory building on their property. The proposed building would be used to house equipment related to the growing and selling of agricultural products. A variance has been requested because the applicants already have built a 2,310 sq.ft. building on their property, and the RR – Rural Residential Zoning District only allows one such accessory building on their property. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the variance request with two conditions of approval. Rod Sessing, 5699 Keats Avenue, stated his property is part of the Ziertman farm. He has grown pumpkins since 1997 and plans on getting back into farming. He said he had to cut back because of storage problems… had equipment in the building and sitting outside. He would like the Council to open to all property owners with 10.7 acres the ability to construct an additional accessory building. Doug Lovitt , 9940 59th St. Court N., has a small produce farm and sees the need for more barn space. MOTION: Council Member Smith moved to adopt Resolution Number 2011-028 A Resolution approving a variance to allow the construction of a new 2,400 sq.ft. Accessory building at 5761 Keats Avenue in addition to an existing 2,310 sq.ft. building in a Rural Residential Zoning District. Council Member Park seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-2 (Council Member Emmons and Pearson voting against.) MOTION: Council Member Emmons moved to direct staff to add the review of the ordinance relative to this question at a workshop for prioritization on the Planning Commission work plan. Council Member Pearson seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0. Hotel/Motel Water Rates – Discussion and Proposed Ordinance No. 08-51 The City Council received an update on efforts to address issues related to water service to the Wildwood Lodge. Lake Elmo staff met with the Wildwood Lodge staff to discuss the history of billing and review of the infrastructure and water meters. Cathy Bendel, C&J Consulting, provided additional information which the Wildwood Lodge staff requested more time for review. A decision on hotel/motel water rates will be added to the next City Council agenda. Update Re: Library Service Consideration This item was scheduled at the request of the City Council in order to update the Council and public on efforts to retain and enhance library services for the Lake Elmo community. Administrator Messelt reported that all four boutique libraries will most likely close by January 2012. Attorney Snyder addressed questions regarding the City establishing their own library and authorizing a library levy.