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M eeting L ocation: M unicipal Center
7100 147th Street West
Apple Valley, M innesota 55124
Urban Aff airs Advisory C ommittee meetings have resumed at the Municipal
C enter and are open to the public with physical distancing restrictions. Attendee
procedures and access inf ormation are posted on the City's website.
March 23, 2021
URBA N A FFA IRS A D VISO RY C O MMIT T EE T EN TAT IVE A G EN D A
6:00 P M
Chambers
1.Call to Order
A.Urban Affairs Advisory C ommittee members will be attending either in-
person or virtually. A Roll-call will be taken.
2.Approve Agenda
3.Approve Minutes
A.Approve Minutes of February 23, 2021, Regular Meeting
4.Action Items
A.Approve Appointment of Officers
B.Animal Ordinance C onsiderations and Best Practices
5.Other Business
A.Tentative Schedule for Next UA Committee Meeting
Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at 6:00 p.m.
6.Adjourn
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UR B A N A F FA I R S A D V I S O RY ME E T I NG D AT E:March 23, 2021
S E C T I O N:Special Notification
Description:
Urban Affairs Advisory Committee meetings have resumed at the Municipal Center and are
open to the public with physical distancing restrictions. Attendee procedures and access
information are posted on the City's website.
S taff Contact:
B reanna Vincent, Planning Department Assistant
Department / Division:
Community Development Department
AC T I O N RE Q UE S T E D:
Please let us know you have joined us by either signing in at the door or requesting to be an
attendee on-line.
S UM M ARY:
Note: Urban A ffairs Advisory C ommittee meetings have resumed at the Municipal Center
and are open to the public with physical distancing restrictions.
B AC K G RO UND:
Attendees who wish to ask questions and/or voice concerns will be able to register on-line
via the C ity of Apple Valley website a couple of days prior to the scheduled meeting.
B UD G E T I M PAC T:
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UR B A N A F FA I R S A D V I S O RY ME E T I NG D AT E:March 23, 2021
S E C T I O N:Call to Order
Description:
Urban Affairs Advisory Committee members will be attending either in-person or virtually. A Roll-
call will be taken.
S taff Contact:
B reanna Vincent, Planning Department Assistant
Department / Division:
Community Development Department
AC T I O N RE Q UE S T E D:
S UM M ARY:
During the C O VID-19 Pandemic, the C onference Rooms in the Apple Valley Municipal
Building have been set up to allow for the Committee members to attend meetings either in-
person (observing social distancing in accordance with Emergency Executive Order 20-81) or
virtually (via GoToMeeting). A Roll-call will be taken.
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UR B A N A F FA I R S A D V I S O RY ME E T I NG D AT E:March 23, 2021
S E C T I O N:A pprove Minutes
Description:
A pprove Minutes of F ebruary 23, 2021, Regular Meeting
S taff Contact:
B reanna Vincent, Planning Department Assistant
Department / Division:
Community Development Department
AC T I O N RE Q UE S T E D:
Approve minutes of regular meeting of February 23, 2021.
S UM M ARY:
T he minutes of the Urban A ffairs Advisory C ommittee meeting are attached for your review
and approval.
B AC K G RO UND:
State statute requires the creation and preservation of meeting minutes which document the
official actions and proceedings of public governing bodies.
B UD G E T I M PAC T:
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AT TAC HM E NT S :
Minutes
CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
URBAN AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
February 23, 2021
1. CALL TO ORDER
The City of Apple Valley Urban Affairs Advisory Committee meeting was called to order by
Chair Sharon Schwartz at 6:01 p.m.
Members Present: Ann Arens, Linda Blake, Sandy Breuer*, Pamela Sohlberg*, Walton
Mahlum, Sharon Schwartz, and John Vegter.
Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Community Development Director Bruce Nordquist, Planner/Economic
Development Specialist Alex Sharpe
*Virtual attendee
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Chair Schwartz asked if there were any changes to the agenda.
Community Development Director Bruce Nordquist advised there were two additional
handouts provided by the University of Minnesota added to the agenda.
MOTION: Vegter moved, seconded by Mahlum, approving the agenda. Ayes - 6 -
Nays - 0.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – NOVEMBER 17, 2020
Chair Schwartz asked if there were any changes to the minutes.
MOTION: Mahlum moved, seconded by Blake, approving the minutes of the meeting
of November 17, 2020. Ayes - 6 - Nays - 0.
4. ACTION ITEMS – NO ACTIONS REQUIRED
A. Introduction to Animal Ordinance Review
Community Development Director Bruce Nordquist gave a brief overview and introduction to
the first presentation provided by Petitioner Rebekah Weum.
Petitioner Weum gave statistics regarding the increase in signatures from residents who
support the ordinance amendment to allow chickens in residential neighborhoods. Petitioner
Weum also addresses some of the main concerns those who oppose may have such as
property values, noise, odor, disease, and predators.
Commissioner Vegter asked who would be responsible for setting the regulations for
backyard chickens and would any inspections be required?
Community Development Director Nordquist advised that best practices from other cities
would become a guide and a drafting of the ordinance would need to be done with assistance
from the City Attorney. A public hearing would also be conducted.
University of Minnesota Extension Educator Wayne Martin provided the second presentation.
Extension Educator Martin shared some of the benefits and concerns associated with chicken
keeping. He also raised some considerations that would need to be made such as whether
neighbor approval would be required, permit or inspection requirements, and possible
consequences of violations.
Community Development Director Nordquist raised a concern about dogs in neighboring
homes to those who have backyard chickens and any negative situations that could occur.
Extension Educator Martin advised this was not typically an issue as most with backyard
chickens would have a fenced yard as do a lot of dog owners.
Commissioner Vegter asked if people typically start off by buying chicks or do they get full
grown hens?
Extension Educator Martin advised there were a lot of options for hatcheries in the Midwest
and that people usually start off with chicks as they can get a variety of breeds that way.
Mature birds that are ready to lay are more expensive and difficult to find.
Commissioner Vegter raised the concern of people choosing chicks who may end up being
roosters and not hens.
Extension Educator Martin said most hatcheries are able to sort the chicks so that they are
hens. He also mentioned there were community groups that often rehome roosters when
needed.
Chair Schwartz asked what happens when chickens are done laying eggs.
Extension Educator Martin advised it was up to the owner. Some will keep them as pets and
they become part of the family.
Chair Schwartz asked about space requirements for coops and number of birds.
Extension Educator Martin said inside a coop a minimum of 3-5 square feet per bird of floor
space. Birds would spend more time inside the coop during colder temperatures and can get
aggressive when there is not enough space. Outside space should allow 10 square feet per
bird.
Chair Schwartz asked about where soiled bedding would be disposed of.
Extension Educator Martin said most people dispose of it in the garbage otherwise some do
use organic recycling/composting sites.
5. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Next Urban Affairs meeting is scheduled for March 23, 2021
6. ADJOURN
Hearing no further comments from the Urban Affairs Advisory Committee, Chair Schwartz
asked for a motion to adjourn.
MOTION: Vegter moved, seconded by Blake to adjourn the meeting at 7:24 p.m.
Ayes - 7- Nays - 0.
Respectfully Submitted,
____________ __
Breanna Vincent, Department Assistant
Approved by the Urban Affairs Advisory Committee
on 3/23/2021 . Sharon Schwartz, Chair
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UR B A N A F FA I R S A D V I S O RY ME E T I NG D AT E:March 23, 2021
S E C T I O N:A ction I tems
Description:
A pprove Appointment of Officers
S taff Contact:
B reanna Vincent, Department Assistant
Department / Division:
Community Development Department
AC T I O N RE Q UE S T E D:
Staff recommends that the UA C nominate and elect from among themselves the following
officer positions to serve for the year of 2021:
1. Chair
2. Secretary
S UM M ARY:
Committee Reappointments
On February 25, 2021, the City Council reappointed Sharon Schwartz and Ann Arens to the
Urban Affairs C ommittee (UA C ) for a term expiring March 1, 2024. Attached to this memo
is the resolution listing the members’ terms.
Election of Officers
In 2010, the City C ouncil passed Ordinance 880 (attached), which clarified the establishment,
terms, and organization of committees. It also passed resolution 2010-43 (attached), which
established the purpose, terms, and duties of the UA C . All Committees need to elect
officers for a period of one year. At this time the C ommittee must elect officers.
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Resolution
Ordinance
Resolution
CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-
RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING URBAN AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS
WHEREAS, Section 32.02 of the Apple Valley City Code, as amended, provides for
appointment by the City Council of members of the Urban Affairs Advisory Committee; and
WHEREAS, Urban Affairs Advisory Committee members hold three-year terms; and the
terms of Ann Arens and Sharon Schwartz expire March 1, 2021.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Apple
Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, that Ann Arens and Sharon Schwartz are hereby reappointed
to the Urban Affairs Advisory Committee for a term expiring March 1, 2024.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that members of the Urban Affairs Advisory Committee
are then as follows:
Name Term Expires
1. Linda Blake March 1, 2022
2. Sandy Breuer March 1, 2022
3. Walton Mahlum March 1, 2022
4. Pamela Sohlberg March 1, 2023
5. John Vegter March 1, 2023
6. Ann Arens March 1, 2024
7. Sharon Schwartz March 1, 2024
ADOPTED this 25th day of February, 2021.
Clint Hooppaw, Mayor
ATTEST:
Pamela J. Gackstetter, City Clerk
CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
ORDINANCE NO. 880
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF APPLE VALLEY, MINNESOTA, AMENDING
TITLE III, ENTITLED "ADMINISTRATION" BY AMENDING CHAPTER 32
REGARDING COMMISSIONS, BOARDS, AND DEPARTMENTS
The City Council of Apple Valley ordains:
Section 1. Apple Valley City Code, Chapter 32, is hereby amended by deleting Sections
32.01 through 32.04.
Section 2. Apple Valley City Code, Chapter 32, is hereby amended by adding Sections
32.01 through 32.04 to read as follows:
COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS
32.01 ESTABLISHMENT.
The Council may create commissions and boards to assist and advise the Council with
respect to the administration of any city functions or activity or to investigate any subject of
interest to the City as defined by the Council. The creation of any commission or board not
established by this Code shall be by resolution of the Council and the resolution shall set forth
the purpose and duties of the commission or board. No commission or board shall have any
decision - making power; a commission or board created hereunder is an advisory body to
Council.
32.02 MEMBERSHIP, TERMS, AND COMPENSATION.
A) Unless otherwise established by specific language in this Code related to a specific
commission or board, the terms of this section shall apply.
B) Number. A commission or board shall consist of not more than seven members. All
members of the commission or board shall be residents of the City, and the members shall be
appointed by the Council.
C) Terms. Members of the commission or board and their successors shall serve terms
of three years, except that of the first seven members appointed following creation of the
commission or board, three shall be appointed for three -year terms, two for two -year terms and
two for a one -year term. A member's term shall expire on March 1 of the year of expiration of
his/her term or until the successor is appointed, whichever is later.
D) Removal. Members may be removed by the Council without cause.
E) Vacancies. Vacancies during the term shall be filled by the Council for the
unexpired portion of the term.
F) Oath. Every appointed member, before entering upon the discharge of his or her
duties, shall take an oath that he or she will faithfully discharge the duties of the commission or
board to which he /she is appointed.
G) Compensation. All members shall serve without compensation; however, they shall
be reimbursed for all expenses and costs necessarily incurred in connection with their duties.
32.03 ORGANIZATION, MEETINGS, AND REPORTS.
A) Organization. Each commission or board shall elect a presiding officer and a
secretary from among its appointed members for a term of one year; and the commission or
board may create and fill other offices if the Council empowers by resolution the commission or
board to do so.
B) Meetings. The Council shall set forth by resolution the frequency with which the
commission or board will meet.
C) Reports. On or before April 1 of each year, the commission or board shall submit to
the Council a report of its work during the preceding year. Expenditures of the commission or
board shall be within amounts appropriated for the purpose by the Council.
32.04 EXISTING COMMISSIONS OR BOARDS.
Commissions or boards existing upon adoption of this Ordinance shall all have staggered
terms for appointees. Beginning with the next appointment of members for any commission or
board without staggered terms, three of the new appointees shall be appointed for three -year
terms, two for two -year terms and two for a one -year term. Thereafter, each appointment to a
commission or board shall be for a three -year term as set forth hereinabove.
Section 3. Apple Valley City Code, Chapter 32, is hereby amended by deleting Sections
32.50 through 32.54.
Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its passage and publication.
PASSED by City Council this 1 lth day of February, 2010.
Ma , Ha `' , oland, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Pamela J. Gadtstetter, City Clerk
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PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
ORDINANCE NO. 880
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF APPLE
VALLEY, MINNESOTA, AMENDING TITLE
111, ENTITLED "ADMINISTRATION" BY
AMENDING CHAPTER 32 REGARDING
COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND DEPART-
MENTS AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
The City Council of Apple Valley ordains:
Section 1. Apple Valley City Code,
Chapter 32, is hereby amended by deleting
Sections 32.01 through 32.04.
Section 2. Apple Valley City Code,l
Chapter 32, is hereby amended by adding STATE OF MINNESOTA J
Sections 32.01 through 32.04 to read as SS
follows:COUNTY OF DAKOTA
COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS
32.01 ESTABLISHMENT.
The Council may create commissions
and boards to assistand advise the Coun-
cil with respect to the administration of any
city functions or activity or to investigate
any subject of interest to the City as Tad Johnson, being duly sworn on oath says that he is the managing editor of the
defined by the Council. The creation of any newspaper(s) known as Thisweek Apple Valley/Rosemount, and has full knowledge of thecommissionorboardnotestablishedbyppyg
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Council and the resolution shall set forth
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have any decision - making power; a com-qualifications as a legal newspaper(s), as provided by Minnesota Statue 331A.02, 331A.07
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advisory body to Council.and other applicable laws, as amended.
32.02 MEMBERSHIP, TERMS, AND
COMPENSATION.B) The printed legal notice: which is attached was cut from the columns of said
A) unless otherwise established by sue-newspaper(s) and was printed and published once a week for one week; it was firstcificlanguageinthisCoderelatedtoaspe-
cific commission or board, the terms of this published on Friday, the 19th day of February, 2010, and was therefore printed and
section Shan apply.published on every Friday includingtoandincludin Friday, the 19th day of February, 2010, and
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C) Terms. Members of the commission
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terms of three years, except that of the first
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ation of the commission or board, three
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term. A member's term shall expire on
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term or until the successor is appointed,
whichever is later.
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E) Vacancies. Vacancies during the term Managing Editor
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F) Oath. Every appointed member,
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G) Compensation. All members shall
serve without compensation; however, they
shall be reimbursed for all expenses and
costs necessarily inclined in connection
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32.03 ORGANIZATION, MEETINGS
AND REPORTS.
A) Organization. Each commission or
board shall elect a presiding officer and a
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bers for a term of one year and the com-
mission or board may create and fill other any commission or board without stag-i
offices if the Council empowers by resolu- gered terms, three of the new appointees
tion the commission or board to do so.shall be appointed for three -year terms, two C ?"
8) Meetings. The Council shall set forth for two -year terms and two for a one -year
by resolution the frequency with which the term. Thereafter, each appointment to a
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commission or board will meet.commission or board shall be for a
C) Reports. On or before April 1 of each three -year term as set forth hereinabove.
year, the commission or board shall submit Section 3. Apple Valley City Code,
to the Council a report of its work during Chapter 32, is hereby amended by deleting
the preceding year. Expenditures of the Sections 32.50 through 32.54.
commission or board shall be within Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance
amounts appropriated for the purpose by shall take effect -upon its passage and pub-
lication.
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February, 2010.
Communions or boards existing upon Mary Hamann - Roland, Mayor
adoption of this Ordinance shall all have ATTEST:2076495
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CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -43
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE PURPOSE, DUTIES, AND MEMBERSHIP TERMS
OF THE APPLE VALLEY URBAN AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, §412.621, the City of Apple Valley has the
authority to create boards and commissions to advise the Council with respect to any municipal
function or activity or to investigate any subject of interest to the City; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to its authority under Minnesota Statutes, the City adopted Apple
Valley City Code Sections 32.01 through 32.04, Apple Valley Ordinance No. 880 on February
11, 2010, under which the creation of any board and commission must be pursuant to a duly
adopted resolution of the Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Apple
Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, that the Apple Valley Urban Affairs Advisory Committee is
duly established, subject to any applicable City Code provisions governing boards and
commissions or said Committee specifically and the following terms:
1. Purpose and Duties of Committee: The Urban Affairs Advisory Committee shall
have the purpose and duties imposed upon it herein. The Urban Affairs Advisory
Committee shall consider and make recommendations to the Council on any issue as
delegated by Council which may not otherwise be considered by another Apple
Valley board or commission. The Urban Affairs Advisory Committee will evaluate
and make recommendation on general regulatory concerns, City Code amendments,
and other matters as assigned by Council. The Urban Affairs Advisory Committee
shall also have the purpose and duties imposed upon it by the City Council as may be
requested from time to time. The Urban Affairs Advisory Committee shall be
advisory to the City Council.
2. Committee Members: The Urban Affairs Advisory Committee shall consist of seven
members, all of whom are to be appointed by the City Council.
3. Term of Appointment: Members shall serve terms of three years of which the first
seven members appointed, three are appointed for three -year terms, two for two -year
terms, and two for one -year terms. A member's term shall expire on March 1 of the
year of expiration of his /her term or until a successor is appointed, whichever is later.
4. Qualification of Member: No person may be a member of the Committee unless the
person resides within the City of Apple Valley. If the member moves outside of the
City of Apple Valley for purposes of his /her residence, the member shall immediately
resign from his /her position on the Committee.
5. Frequency of Meetings: The Urban Affairs Advisory Committee shall meet on an "as
needed" basis, and until otherwise amended, the meetings shall be on the fourth
Tuesday of the month, and shall be held at 7:00 p.m. Upon the Council's delegation
of an issue, the Committee shall set a special meeting called by the Chair or any two
members of the Committee, in writing, filed with the Secretary or as agreed upon by a
majority of all members of the Committee who are in attendance at a meeting.
ADOPTED this 25th day of February, 2010.
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Mary ama -ac/and, ayor
ATTEST:
Pamela J. GaUkstetter, City Clerk
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S E C T I O N:A ction I tems
Description:
A nimal Ordinance Considerations and Best P ractices
S taff Contact:
A lex Sharpe, Planning and Economic Dev. S pec.
Department / Division:
Community Development Department
AC T I O N RE Q UE S T E D:
Receive information on considerations and best practices and provide direction on additional
considerations for additional study.
S UM M ARY:
Staff has compiled potential considerations and best practices for the Urban Affairs
Committee to consider. T he committee is asked to provide additional considerations and
review the best practices to better understand potential ordinance points. T he following list
starts broad and moves into more detailed subjects as it proceeds. At the end of the list a
section titled "other considerations" is left blank to encourage direction and feedback from
the committee.
1. Should the C ity amend the ordinance to remove Chickens from Farm Poultry?
a. If so, should the zones where they are permitted be limited? R1, R2 (large lot
residential only?) If R3, do we also allow in P D developments like C obblestone where
there are smaller lots?
2. When cities discuss chickens other fowl are often discussed as well
a. Pigeons
b. Ducks – Apple Valley has had 2 residents ask for ducks. One resident stated that
prohibiting chickens is logical (due to smell) but that ducks have significantly less
impacts.
c. Other?
3. Roosters prohibited?
4. Number of hens?
a. Number of chicks in addition to hens? – Some cities allow full grown hens, and a
limited number of chicks as well.
5. Butchering prohibited?
6. Should a permit required?
a. Many cities require initial permit and then a renewal every X years.
b. Some cities have removed their permit requirement.
c. Others essentially have a Conditional Use Permit process but do not require a public
hearing.
7. Neighboring properties sign off required?
a. Cities have required that adjacent properties sign-off on chicken permit.
b. C ities have required a notice to all properties within 350 feet.
8. Setbacks
a. Setback from property line. Most accessory structures in the C ity have a minimum 5'
setback from the property line, larger structures require 10'.
b. Setback from neighboring structure – some cities have any neighboring structure
while others limit the setback to habitable structures. A concern could be proximity
pools and playground equipment.
c. C ities have required that the coop be closer to “subject dwelling” than any
neighboring structure.
9. Regulations on size of chicken coop
a. Total area required for each bird?
b. C hicken run and coop size?
c. Building materials –chicken wire is not a permitted material for other structures
d. Requirement for a covered chicken run? – Some cities have required a covered
chicken run to prevent predators such as hawks from being able to take chickens. Often
the materials are chain link.
e. Require yard to be fenced if chickens are outside of the chicken run?
10. Are chicken coops considered accessory structures and count towards lot total?
Current ordinance allows 2 accessory structures per lot. One can be up to 750 sq. ft.
and a second can be up to 144 sq. ft.
11. Should a building permit be required? (standard is structures under 200 sq. ft. do
not require a building permit, this is set by State Building Code.
12. Require owners to take a course on how to care for chickens?
a. Does the City select the courses allowed or allow any course and state that evidence
of course to be provided?
13. Composting of waste permitted on site?
a. C hicken waste is often used as fertilizer, but requires composting for up to a year
before it is viable.
b. Improper tending of compost can lead to odor and vermin issues.
14. How are enforcement of complaints handled?
a. Smell can be subjective and difficult to enforce.
b. If chickens get loose where/what does staff do with them?
c. How does staff determine if chickens are being kept in a humane/safe manner?
d. Noise complaints do occur, even with only hens being permitted. What is an
acceptable noise level? Chickens are kept outside at all times, unlike other animals
such as dogs.
15. Human health concerns
a. C hickens bring the risk of infectious diseases, what should the City regulate to help
prevent issues from occurring?
b. Diseases include H5N1 and avian flu.
c. What occurs to a flock if a disease is reported and how would the C ity become
aware?
16. Dogs and chickens interaction
a. A suggested inclusion to the ordinance from other states is the protection that dogs
not be labeled "dangerous animals" should they attack or kill a chicken. C hickens are
natural prey to dogs and dogs are often labeled the primary predator for backyard
chickens.
17. Accidental roosters
a. C hicken owners can accidentally receive roosters as chicks. What is the timeframe
for correction if a rooster is found?
18. Other considerations?
19.
20.
B AC K G RO UND:
On February 23rd, 2021, the Urban Affairs Advisory C ommittee received presentations from
a resident petitioner, and a representative from the University of Minnesota Extension
service. T his initial background information was sought to provide context to the resident
petition, and explain the resident's request.
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UR B A N A F FA I R S A D V I S O RY ME E T I NG D AT E:March 23, 2021
S E C T I O N:Other Business
Description:
Tentative Schedule for Next UA Committee Meeting
S taff Contact:
B reanna Vincent, Planning Department Assistant
Department / Division:
Community Development Department
AC T I O N RE Q UE S T E D:
T he Urban Affairs Advisory C ommittee will meet the fourth Tuesday of each month on an
as-needed basis.
S UM M ARY:
T he next meeting is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, April 27, 2021.
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