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The City Council discussed the conditions attached to the settlement payment. Rose Armstrong, 8291 15th St. N., stated it was a mistake to offer a settlement as it has been a waste of the City’s time and money, and it legitimized objection to fight (family feud). Rod Sessing, 5699 Keats Ave. N., asked if the settlement was in the best interest of the City. Council Members Johnson and DeLapp did not support the financial settlement of these matters. Mayor Johnston supported the motion but could not discuss it because it involved confidential personnel issues and helps bring closure of an issue to a long-term dispute. MOTION: Council Member Park moved to approve a settlement payment of $12.500 to Steve and Joan Ziertman of 5761 Keats Avenue North for claims against the City, subject to the conditions described by the City Attorney. Council Member Smith seconded the motion. The motion passed with Mayor Johnston and Council Members Park and Smith voting in favor and Council Members DeLapp and Johnson voting against. Accept donations for the Fall Festival Finance Director Bouthilet explained that the City must formally accept donations and it was timely to accept the cash and donated items for the Fall Festival in the total amount/value of $6,220.02 MOTION: Council Member Park moved to accept the cash and donated items for the Fall Festival in the amount/value of $6,220.02. Council Member Smith seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Consider an application for a 25 foot yard setback variance to allow the construction of a detached garage five feet from the front property line where 30 feet is required at 11002 Upper 33rd Street North; Resolution No. 2008-046. Planning Director Klatt reported on a planning request from Jill Martin to allow construction of a one car, detached garage on her residential property at 11002 Upper 33rd Street North. The proposed garage would be located five feet from the front property line where thirty feet is required and would therefore need a twenty-five foot variance. The lot (0.14 acres) does not have any covered parking and a conforming location does not exist for a detached garage. The Planning Commission and staff recommended approval. The Planning Director, Klatt, acknowledged that the Fire Chief had reviewed the proposed building plan’s proximity to the fire hydrant at the end of Upper 33rd Street and found it not to be in conflict. He also explained that the impervious surface area would need to be reduced through the building plan review process to conform to current codes. 3 LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 16, 2008