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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 2 MOTION: Council Member Smith moved to approve payment of disbursements and payroll in the amount of $176,671.14. Council Member Pearson seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0. Authorize City Staff to prepare a City Letter to residents an businesses further explaining the preliminary 2012 Levy and Budget The City Council requested they review the materials before this information is mailed out. Council Member Pearson did not want to spend $1,500, but rather address questions through email, phone, etc. MOTION: Council Member Smith moved to table this item to October 4, 2011 City Council meeting. Council Member Emmons seconded the motion. The motion passed 4- 1 (Council Member Pearson voting against.) Consider a Variance to allow Holding Tanks to be installed for more than 12 months at 2860 Lake Elmo Avenue North The City Council reviewed the variance request for two holding tanks to be installed at 2860 Lake Elmo Avenue North at the August 23rd City Council meeting. At the August 23rd meeting, the Council requested the applicant research additional alternatives to the two holding tanks being requested. The Council was not comfortable with installing holding tanks. The applicants brought forward additional options, Equaris and Soil Investigation & Design, they have since explored. The Council would consider a variance, but the property has to perk and then options evaluated. MOTION: Council Member Smith moved to table and to require the applicants come back with a recommendation on options. Council Member Park seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0. Reconsideration of an Interim Use Permit (IUP) application from Country Sun Farm and Greenhouses Inc. to allow the sale of agricultural produce at 11211 60th Street N Following the discussions between the applicant and the City, the City Council reconsidered the Interim Use Permit application from Country Sun Farm Greenhouse. The request is to reconsider an application for an IUP, now updated, to allow an Agricultural Sales Business for Country Sun Farm & Greenhouses Inc. The application was originally denied at the August 23rd City Council Meeting. Keith Bergman noted proposed changes for vehicular access has been discussed toward resolving the Council concerns on safety with MnDOT. There will not be jumping inflatables nor gem mining activities until they can apply and receive approval for a Special Event Permit.