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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 20, 2019 Councilmember Dorschner, seconded by Councilmember McGinn, moved TO AMEND THE PRIMARYMOTIONBYRE-INSERTING 97.21(B)(2) RELATED TO HIGHT WATER CONDITIONS. Motion failed 2 — 3. (Pearson, Bloyer, Nelson — nay) Councilmember Moyer, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, moved TO AMEND THE PRIMARYMOTIONBY STRIKING ORDINANCE 08-228. Motion failed 2 — 3. (Dorschner, McGinn, Nelson — nay) Primary motion passed 3 — 2. (Dorschner, McGinn — nay) ITEM 14: Carmelite Hermitage (8249 Demontreville Trail) Variance for Access for Chapel Planning Director Roberts reviewed the application for a variance to allow access to a new chapel, noting driveway locations and access points. Reverend John Burns provided history of the property and commented on traffic and visitors coming to the chapel. Discussion was also held concerning construction traffic. Kevin Conley, 15551 N. Hillcrest Ct., Eden Prairie, commented on traffic and potential negative impact during retreats. David Murphy, 279 Lily Pond Ln., Vadnais Heights, stated silence is critical during retreats. Jim Slagel, 1125 Davern St., St. Paul, stated that the access road is used during retreat days and opposes increased traffic. Eric Lipman, 8249 Deer Pond Ct. N. urged the Council to approve the recommendations of the Planning Commission. Diane Diana Meier, 4731 Birchbark Tr., expressed support for the Carmelite's chapel. Stenve Senger, 8628 Ironwood Tr. N., asked the Council to deny the request due to traffic concerns. Father McCorkell, 8243 Demontreville Tr., stated opposition to the request due to traffic concerns. Tim Keane, 60 S. Wh St., Minneapolis, spoke on behalf of his client, the Jesuit Retreat Center, stating the variance is illegal and the easement does not allow access. Jim Curran, 3158 32nd Ave., Minneapolis, stated that the Jesuit retreat need quiet and asked the Council to deny the application. Page 3 of 5