6-25-12 Agenda PacketAGENDA
GOLDEN VALLEY ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
Golden Valley City Hall, 7800 Golden Valley Road
Managers Room, Monday, June 25, 2012
7:00 PM
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes — May 21, 2012
3. Section 10.32 Study
A. Discussion with Les Larson, City of Oakdale Planning Commissioner
B. Discussion with Bob Lies, Owner of Eggplant Urban Farm Supply
C. Organizational Matter —Study Binders
4. Buckthorn Removal Program (Clancy)
5. Program/Project Updates (Staff)
a)
TMDL
b)
1/1
c)
Private Development Update
d)
Decola Ponds
e)
Recycling Update
f)
Wetland Management
g)
Bottineau Transitway
h)
SWPPP Annual Report
6. Commission Member Council Reports (Commissioners)
June 2nd Wirth CAC Meeting
7. Other Business
8. Adjourn
GOLDEN VALLEY ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
Minutes
May 21, 2012
Present: Commissioners Tracy Anderson Rich Baker, Dawn Hill, Jim Stremel,
Damon Struyk; Debra Yahle; Jeannine Clancy, Public Works
Director; Eric Seaburg, Graduate Engineer; and Lisa Nesbitt,
Administrative Assistant
Absent: Commissioner Lynn Gitelis
1. Call to Order
Baker called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
2. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes — April 23, 2012
MOVED by Hill, seconded by Stremel, and the motion carried unanimously to
approve the minutes of the April 23, 2012 meeting.
3. Section 10.32 Study
Baker reported that he presented the work plan at a Council/Manager meeting on
May 8th. He asked that in an effort to insure the timeline for the study is met, that
commissioners check their calendars and report any meeting conflicts to staff.
Mary Britton Clouse and Albert Clouse from Chicken Run Rescue, presented
information on their organization to the commission. Their presentation is on -file
and Q & A's are listed separately.
Staff researched ordinances which manage chickens, in comparable cities and
the results were given to the commission. This will be discussed at a future
meeting.
4. 2012 Planning
Baker reported that the 2012 work plan, presented at the May 15th Council
meeting, was accepted.
5. Received and File — Letter from MPRB
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) sent a letter to the mayor,
in response to the council's March 15th letter concerning the post -tornado clean
up. The letter was received and filed by the commission. The next step is to have
a meeting with the mayor, staff and MPRB representatives. Clancy also reported
that a request was made that a meeting be scheduled with staff regarding some
of the park planning. She will let the commission know when that meeting is
scheduled as well.
Minutes of the Environmental Commission
May 21, 2012
Page 2 of 2
6. Program/Project Updates
Summary on file. Additionally:
Private Developments - the PUD for Breck school was approved. The City
Council and Planning Commission recently held a work session in which the
Urban Land Institute presented information about demographic trends and
redevelopment tools.
Recycling - Mark Ray will come to a future meeting to give further explanation to
the recycling report.
Bottineau — The Policy Advisory Committee (PAC) held a public hearing on May
10th and Council was to vote on June 5th. Mayor Harris wants to discuss at a
work session on June 12th before Council makes a decision at the meeting on
June 19th. It then goes to the Regional Rail Authority on July 26th for a vote on
the final alignment. Clancy will confirm this schedule with Hogeboom and send
information to the Commissioners.
7. Commission Member Council Reports
Struyk reported on the May 1S CAC meeting (on -file). There is a beach grand
opening on June 9th. There is an open house for the renovation plan on June 2"d
There may be a CAC meeting following the open house to review comments.
8. Other Business
Mayor Harris stopped in at the beginning of the meeting to formally introduce
himself to the commission and thank them for their service. He expressed
appreciation for the work they are doing on the study of Sec. 10.32, on behalf of
himself and the rest of the Council and offered any further support that the
commission may need.
The packets of agenda materials are getting larger therefore, if any of the
commissioners need to have a packet printed for them, they need to let Lisa
know before noon on the day of the meeting and a copy will be provided at the
meeting. Staff will look into other ways to assist the commission in keeping the
materials organized.
Clancy reported that the City will honor Edward Silberman, long-time resident
and former Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission commissioner,
with a tribute and ceremony commemorating years of dedicated service. The
ceremony will be July 19th at 2:30 at the Regional Trail in Schaper Park. The
commissioners are encouraged to attend.
9. Adjourn
MOVED by Hill, seconded by Anderson, and the motion carried to adjourn.
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 pm. The next scheduled meeting will be
June 25, 2012 at 7 pm.
Chicken Run Rescue — Q&As from May 21St Presentation
Hill
Q — How much is the permit in Minneapolis?
A — It started out at $15-20 per year when it first started, then they wanted to increase it
to $50, 1 believe. Now this year they instituted one where you can get a five year permit
at a discount which sounds great except that you won't get inspected for five years.
They are trying to be creative and trying to generate some income. It's a struggle, the
shelter hours have been drastically reduced and they are working with roughly 2/3 the
staff from when we first started doing this. It is a lot of cut back and stretching. From
what I understand they have quit responding to calls about stray dogs. They used to be
terrific and I know all the wardens by name so if I call them they will come and deal with
the stray on Lowry Ave during rush hour traffic but that isn't going happen anymore.
They are constantly cutting back on what they were able to do trying to manage and
animal control is always the first place to lose money.
Q — So then the permitting fee goes right to supporting animal control?
A — Now that's a good question because in the past it went into the general fund and
then animal control would just be allotted a portion of that fund. I don't know if that's
changed. I don't know if those fees are going directly to animal control or if they are still
going to the general fund.
Q — You didn't say it exactly that if somebody wants to do it in addition to the permit,
they have to have the neighbors' consent?
A — That's always been the case. You have to have the consent of 75% of the people
living in properties within 100 feet of your property line. That seems to be kind of a rule
of thumb in other cities. Ramsey just passed one that you can have chickens with no
permission from neighbors. St. Paul passed one that people can have 3 chickens and
no permission and no permit but you need that if you want more than 3.
Stryuk
Q — How do you prohibit breeding if you're going to allow roosters?
A — You collect the eggs on a daily basis.
Q — What about if you required a bond?
A — I would have to think about that question because I don't know how that process
works. That sounds to me like a commercial enterprise; those birds would not be pets.
They would be just for the purposes of the family's needs. To me the word raising
means somebody's got a more developed business plan.
Stremel
Q — Where do the birds go when you place them in homes? Are they in more urban
areas?
A — We prefer outside of the city just because most of the people doing it inside of the
city are doing terrible things. It is too small of a space in a city lot. 3-5 birds is about all
you can do. There is actually a formula for determining the amount of square footage for
birds to be happy and healthy. Most city lots are barely big enough for more than 3-5
birds. We drive the birds to their new home (within a 90 mile radius of the city) and there
is a careful screening process. There are tons of adoptions in Anoka and Buffalo. There
are very few inquiries in the city area. They get them off of Craig's List where they are
free and there is no screening process. It has been a struggle for us. Our adoptions
have gone down.
Clancy
Q — How many eggs does a chicken lay?
A — Well, we try to get ours not to lay eggs. They are actually studying 2-3 year old hens
to study ovarian cancer in women. The reproductive tracts are worn out by the time they
are 2 years old which so the deterioration and the development of cancer is very similar
to pre -menopausal women. Some birds will lay once a day, some a couple of times a
week, some will never lay eggs, some will lay sporadically. People tend to feed them
food that is a layer formulas thinking that is what they need but that actually stimulates
reproduction. So the birds are already bred to produce more eggs than normal and then
people are giving them food to make them lay more.
Q — What happens when the chicken is done laying eggs?
A — Well, if she goes to one of our adopters she will still have a happy home until her
natural life ends. The leading cause of death in hens is reproductive cancers and other
complications so it is very common for hens to die after 2 years old.
Q — But one would assume that in a farm area those chickens would be butchered. Are
they still good to eat after two years of laying eggs?
A — You're asking a vegetarian here so I wouldn't say they are good to eat.
Hill
Q — Are there people that are learning by the internet or community ed. classes, how to
raise chickens responsibly?
A — Yes and they are learning how to get eggs out of them but not about the bird's
care. We've offered classes over the years. We did one at the humane society and we
did one through a community ed. in South Minneapolis. Frankly, we're so busy with the
birds now that when people ask us about taking classes we ask them to come and
volunteer. They can come for a couple of hours or on a regular basis, so they can see
what is involved with caring for birds properly in a city. The inclination is to give the birds
the smallest space because you don't want to give them your whole yard. Some of the
things sold called tractors are utterly inappropriate. They are birds, they are aerial, that
is how they feel safe by sleeping high in the air. The tractor is a triangle so basically
because of the height of the bird they only have the middle to live in which is like a
hallway. There are a lot of poor practices being promoted. The bird's behavior issues
are always associated with over -crowding.
Anderson
Q — So in your estimation, how much space does a bird require?
A — Absolute minimum for the interior space is 4 square feet. This means that you have
a well -insulated coop with enough floor space for 2 -feet by 2 -feet. There are three
elements to a good climate for chickens. There is the coop which needs to be solidly
constructed and insulated; an attached pen for them to be outside which should be
roughly 10 square feet. That is on the premise that the birds can get out and run around
for a couple of hours. Finally there needs to be a privacy fence around the yard so they
can run around while the owner is around.
Q — From what I understand, chickens don't just want to run around, they also like to
scratch and dig.
A — The first thing they do when they come to us is to have a dust bath. They dig a hole
in the dirt and get themselves clean. Interactions are a big thing too.
Q — I saw this thing on the internet called the Omelet. Have you seen that?
A — Yes, it is awful. It is basically a cage that moves with the bird.
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MEMORANDUM
Public Works Department
763-593-8030 / 763-593-3988 (fax)
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Date: June 19, 2012
To: Golden Valley Environmental Commission
From: Eric Seaburg, Graduate Engineer
Subject: Speakers for June 25, 2012 Meeting
City Staff has been in contact with Les Larson, a Planning Commissioner and Chairman of the
Ordinance Review Committee with the City of Oakdale. Les Larson has volunteered to speak with
the Commission in regard to the success he has had raising chickens in Oakdale. In addition to
having experience raising chickens, he has experience writing and reviewing City codes, as
Oakdale has just finished a six-year review of their codes and ordinances. In his presentation to
the Commission, he will discuss his experiences in raising backyard chickens as well as what
successful city codes should look like.
The Commission also requested to hear from the organizers of the Urban Chicken Workshops
that have been occurring in St. Paul. Bob Lies is the owner of EggPlant Urban Farm Supply, a local
business that caters to the growing demand of urban farming. Bob and his wife have been putting
on informational chicken raising workshops in St. Paul once a month for the past few months. He
has agreed to speak with the Commission about his experiences in urban farming and the
benefits it can bring to a family and or neighborhood.
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ca The same reasons you keep any pet or companion
animal
ca They help eliminate food waste
ca They play an important role in the composting cycle
ca They are a food source for meat and eggs
ca Why not?
Drawbacks
ca They require care and attention
ca They rely on you entirely for their safety and well-
being, even when you go on vacation
ca Sooner or later, they will die
ca 5-10 year life -span (average is 7 years)
ca Egg production stops after 3-5 years
ca Health problems increase with age
Benefits
c2 Chickens can thrive even in a small urban yard.
ca Chickens require minimal daily care (less than dogs and more than
cats).
c-4 Hens are quieter than dogs.
ca You can compost chicken manure and bedding to make excellent
compost that is high in nitrogen.
ca You can supplement a chicken's diet with kitchen scraps.
cx Chickens provide natural pest control in theand and garden
(though they will eat your vegetables if you let them).
ca Chickens present fewer health risks to humans than do dogs or
cats.
cat They lay eggs! An average of 259 a year!
c t They are a beautiful addition in the landscape and a calming
influence in your life.
Ok. So....
1. Look into local ordinances and permits
2. Create a time -line and a budget
3. Do your homework
4. Submit your permit application
5. Build (or buy) and install your coop and run
6. Get and care for your birds
7. Experience tasty eggs, smokiri compost, and
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Permits
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cat You must specify the number of birds.
ca Roosters (if any) must be specified on the permit.
ca Use the provided form to obtain written consent of 80
percent of the neighbors within 100 feet of the property
where the animals or birds will be kept.
cat Allow inspection of the birds and where the birds will be
kept.
cat Multiple Animal Fee $50.00
Annual renewal Fee $40.00
5 -year Fee $150.00
Permits
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cat No Roosters.
cat Obtain and complete permit.
cat Written approvals from 75% of neighbors within 150 feet.
ca An Animal Control Inspector will perform
an inspection for approval.
at Fee -3 or fewer Chickens $25.00
Annual renewal Fee $15.00
cat Fee - More than 3 Chickens $72.00
Annual renewal Fee $27.00
Basic Costs
ca Average Start-up Costs: $500
ca Permit/ Fees: $0-$75
cat Chick Brooder: $50-$75
ca Hen House: $200-$300
ca Run: $100-$200
ca Chicks: $3 - $5 each
cA Pullets: $10-$20
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Basic Costs
cat Basic Monthly Expenses: 3 hens <$30
at Feed: $10-$20
cat Pine shavings: $3
CA Straw: $5
Dual-purpose Breeds
cat Considered docile and will mix well with other
breeds (though some breeds may produce aggressive
individuals)
cat The are well-suited to small flocks and as pets,
especially if raised and handled as chicks
caa Better than average egg production
cat Able to forage and breed on their own
cat Provide bird and egg variety in a small flock
Housing
cat 4 square feet per bird in the house
cat 8-10 square feet per bird in the run
cat 6 to 10 inches of perch per hen
cat 1 nest box or area per 4-5 hens
cat Ventilation
cat Protection from the wind and rain
cat Access to sun and shade
cA Protection from predators
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Winter
cz Insulation - The least expensive way to keep your
chickens warm.
oR Covered run - Snow -free run with straw to scratch
around in.
cA Water heater - Chickens need access to clean water
at all times.
cA Supplemental heat - You will want to heat a portion
of your hen house.
cQ Supplemental light -1416 hours of light a day to
lay.
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cat Select a draft -free place that can be protected from
fotentially dangerous disturbances such as dogs, cats,
d yes, small children).
ca A card -board box, plastic storage bin, empty fish -tank, or
similar container will make a fine home for your growing
chicks.
m Spread a layer of paper towels on the floor, to provide
traction. Do not house young chicks on newspaper, as it is
clucks too slippery and the can develop leg problems.
cx Add a thin layer of pine shavings after the first few days
(if you add them too soon, they will think of it as food
and eat it.)
Chicks
cat Use a heat lamp to keep the temperature at 90° F (33° C) for the
first week. Keep a thermometer in the cage to monitor temps. If
you hear frequent complaining, peeping and the chicks are
huddled together in a pile, they are too cold. Chicks are too
warm if they spread out awayfrom the heat source. Happ
chicks eat and sleep a lot and ill around the entire brooder.
cat Reduce the temperature 5 degrees yer week until they are at
room temperature (around 70° F/2le C.) In nice weather they
can be brought outside to a protected area for short periods.
at For the first week, feed only high protein chick starter feed.
After the first week you can supe ement with scraps of greens
and fruits, rass clippie s etc. If your chicks eat a Iot of extra
food in adlition to a chick starter, sprinkle small amounts of
#1 grit to help with digestion.
Chicks
ca Always have fresh water available. Keep it away from the
heat lamp.
cat Some baby birds experience "pasting up", hardened poop
that sticks to the bird's vent. Check your chicks and if you
find it, pry it off gently, or moisten with a damp cloth and
wipe. This will disappear as they start to grow.
cat Handle your birds gently and often and they will be
friendly as they grow older.
cu IMPORTANT: Wash your hands after handling chicks
and chickens. This is especially important for young
children.
Hens - Nutrition
c+3 Access - Hang feeder and waterer if possible. Less mess and less
waste. In a small coop, locate both outside the hen house to avoid
mess and mositure problems.
ca Water - Provide a constant source of clean water.
cu Feed - Adult layer ration (16 % Protein, 3.0% Calcium).
Approximately t/, Ib per hen per day.
ca Grit - Free choice, separate from feed.
c? Supplements - Oyster shell, kitchen scraps, free range.
t Avoid
ca Pet foods, especially cat food.
cB Grass (other than foraging - they only take the tips).
ui Rotten or moldy food.
� Citrus, potato skins or eyes, avacados
ca Onion or garlic (unless you like those flavors in your eggs).
Hens - Handling
czR Handle your chicks. Handle your chickens.
ca3 Put your hand on their back, the other beneath their
breast, spread your fingers to enclose their legs, and
cradle them under your arm.
cQ Look at their eyes, they should be bright and free of
any discharge.
cat Feel their crop. It should be soft.
ca Examine under their wings for mites or lice.
cat Examine around their vent for mites or lice.
Hens - Behavior
ca Pecking Order
ce Dominant hen gets fust choice.
ka Pecking used to subordinate hens down the chain.
w The "lowest" bird is picked on by all.
ka Strictly enforced.
M Take precautions when introdumg new birds.
ca Pickin - Stress (heat, close quarters), poor diet, boredom. Isolate
the Mrd. Treat the symptoms.
ca Surroate rooster - A (dominant) hen will sometimes take on the
role oprooster.
ca Broody Hen - Indulge or discourage her, but make sure she is
eating and drinking.
ca Egggg ppeckin - Put a golf ball in the laying box and offer oyster
shellas a cafCrum supplement.
Hens - Health
cat Marek's disease:
Vaccination.
caa Lice, Northem Fowl
mites, Scaley Leg mites:
Dust bath, diatomaceous +
earth inhouse and nm.
ca Respiratory conditions:
Control moisture and
dust in house and run.
c�a Chicken Health Handbook,
Gail Damerow.
Schedule
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ca A Chicken in Every Yard
Robert and Hannah Lift
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a Storey's Guide to Raising
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Gail Damerow
Storey Publishing
ca City Chicks
Patricia L. Foreman
Good Earth Publications, Inc.
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Chicken keeping strategy. June 10, 2012 3:30pm
Les Larson, Oakdale MN - Chicken—art@yahoo.com
INTRO - Some people can drive better than others. Some should not be allowed to drive.
Some keep their homes neat and tidy, others do not.
Some people pamper their pets. Others neglect and abuse them.
Chicken Keeping is much the same but in this case.... it is essential to be diligent in maintaining your
Chickens... it pays off in so many ways. NEVER give neighbors a reason to complain and you MUST
conform to the ordinance if you want to keep your permit. And, it could cost you money if you don't.
Do NOT get Chickens if you feel you may not be up to the task. It can be a long term commitment (10-
30 years?) with no easy -out. They need daily attention even when you're on vacation.
It's likely you will be unsuccessful or at least unhappy with backyard Chickens unless your Chicken
facilities are designed for greatest ease of maintenance. It can quickly get out of hand. With a well
designed facility, maintenance can be minimal to nearly automatic, otherwise it can be a nightmare and
you'll wish you had never started.
Why do you want Chickens in town?
1) Save money - eggs
2) Have as pets
3) Raise to butcher for self -produced food.
1) Save money - eggs.
So you want save money on eggs and/or meat? It's not likely you will. The cost of feed is approximately
the same as the cost of the "free" eggs you get, plus there are utility expenses for keeping Chickens warm
and water from freezing, and the expense of a coop, not to mention your daily investment in time. You'll
want electricity in your coop for those dark winter days/nights, and heat for the Chickens and to keep the
water from freezing.
NOT having a rooster may help financially, since a rooster will still eat but produces no eggs.
Young chicks don't lay eggs until about 6 months old. Then for about a year they produce about one egg
per day. Each succeeding year they produce fewer eggs (It varies). At two years, an egg maybe every other
day, at 3 years twice a week, 4 years one per week, etc, BUT even with fewer eggs produced, they STILL
eat the same amount of chicken feed.
Some people keep the hens for eggs until 1.5 to 2yrs then butcher them since they will cost more to keep
than the money they save after 2 years old. Unfortunately, by then they are ... pets ... with names...
2) Have as Pets.
They make excellent pets, especially just one or two. The more you have the more independent they
become. The more daily interaction the better and more friendly the pet. I used to take one of mine
camping with us.. running free. IF you simply throw food at them, they become "chickens" instead of
pets... and tend to pretty much avoid humans. Chickens are quite smart at being Chickens, but to us they
don't seem too smart. They CAN be trained a little, actually, conditioned, but it usually relates to food and
not affection. Each Chicken is different. Occasionally you may find a particularly friendly one that likes to
hang around with humans but for the most part they are quite independent and keep their distance (Pseudo
friendly). How much attention you pay to them determines how much attention they pay to you.
Dogs and cats MAY get along with Chickens, but... maybe not. Chickens are always vulnerable to
predators.
3) Raise to butcher for self -produced food.
Again, the cost of feeding and raising Chickens for meat is close to the cost of the Chicken meat you'll get.
Some cities prohibit the butchering of Chickens.
Here's some things you will need to consider.
PRO'S
Eggs/meat
Good pets Entertaining and educational
Sometimes neighbors LIKE the sound of Chickens and even a rooster but not early in the morning.
Rooster noise is not as objectionable of a nuisance as noise from barking dogs.
Chicken hens are not noisy, usually close to silent.
Inexpensive (relatively).
Chickens tend to keep bugs away, especially wood ticks, but not Japanese beetles or flying insects.
Chickens can eat many kitchen scraps instead of wasting them. (See list of likes/don't like).
Compost - Chicken fertilizer is the best, great for gardens.. mix in any kitchen scraps not eaten by
Chickens.
CON'S
There are costs involved.
Feed
Utilities
Expense of coop/aviary/run.
Vet bills - Likely expense for medicine or veterinarian.
Need space and facilities
Permit fee.
Roosters not always friendly to children (or adults).
Must keep water from freezing.
Must give considerable daily attention even during vacations, etc. More difficult in winter.
Must keep Chickens from extreme temperatures (< -15, >100) and winter drafts.
Dealing with the Fertilizer in the coop
Dealing with the Fertilizer in your yard (and therefore your carpet).
The feed attracts rabbits and squirrels.
Keep them safe and protected from extreme temperatures.
Must have fence or enclosure not only to keep chickens in, but to keep predators out. Hawks and
neighborhood cats are a problem. Chicken -tractor is usually safe but requires more attention.
Noise - Roosters can be noisy early in the morning, neighbors object, confine until ordinance allows.
It's hard to dispose of a Chicken upon death or if you just need to get rid of one, or all. If you end up with
baby chicks, they will likely have to leave too (where? who?).
Health issues. Chickens are quite vulnerable to many diseases and ailments, plus they may get lice or
fleas.... Relatively easy to solve, but need to buy and apply remedy. Fairly easy for Chickens to
have respiratory and foot problems. (That's one reason it's important to keep facilities clean).
Poor ventilation and high humidity in coop easily encourages diseases and ailments.
Difficult to use weedsprayson yard with loose Chickens.
Chickens love to raid vegetable gardens ... and anything red (tomatoes, strawberries, flowers).
CONSIDERATIONS:
1) Chicken safety
Temperature extremes
Predators.
Accidents. (no pools etc).
2) Chicken health and comfort
Sanitation (no diseases)
Egg laying (lights)
Food - Water
Temperature and humidity control, NO drafts
Good ventilation, humidity, methane (Muffin fan necessary)
Clean floors, impervious white surfaces
3) Ease of cleaning and maintenance
Wire mesh coop floor (1/2" x 1" screen?)... partial.
Impervious white surfaces (Plas-Tex Poly -Wall)
Odor control (Muffin fan).
Troughs for fertilizer accumulation.
Compost highly desirable.
4) Coop Construction
Chickens eat Styrofoam... cannot use unless covered.
Small enough to utilize Chicken body heat but large enough for freedom of
movement.
Insulated soundproof coop, all accessible at arms length.
Impervious white surfaces.
Energy efficient (insulated well)
No drafts but must have ventilation (Muffin fan).
Nests l Ox 10 (depends on size of Chickens), perches.
Easy to clean (partial wire floor, trough)
Light for egg laying efficiency (13 hrs of light). 2W LED (no heat)
5) Aviary or Chicken run/Chicken Tractor (Outside exercise, safety from predators)
a) Aviary
1/4" wire cloth to keep Chipmunks and mice out (they eat food).
Waterproof roof
Waterproof floor (rubber) covered with sand (SO easy to clean)
Good ventilation in summer
Sun protection (Reflective insulation in Summer).
b) Chicken Tractor (House and pen, portable on wheels/skids) or Chicken run.
Same considerations as Aviary except lawn as floor.
c) Chicken run, fence enclosed... must be fairly large, harder to keep clean.
d) Fenced in back yard... easiest and best for Chickens except in winter (Aviary).
6) Efficiency (Cleaning and Utilities).
Coop and Aviary designed to easily remove droppings. Food and water easily
refillable. Reach entire coop/aviary. Eggs easy to collect.
Insulated coop.
Timers for lights.
CITY CONSIDERATIONS.- Decisions by City for ordinance.
Make applicant read and sign document - "Chicken keeping strategy", or an approved class.
No permit needed for only one (to 3) Chickens?
Rooster allowed? (insulated coop, confined until Sam?) (Discourage keeping of Rooster?, charge extra fee?
for rooster?).
NO Guinea hens (Noisy male and female).
Chicken owners diligence makes a Huge difference in success and to prevent complaints.
Must confine Chicken(s) or have a fenced yard to prevent escape and to keep most predators out.
Coop structure + aviary, fenced yard, or Chicken tractor? - building code.
Coop structure permit, like accessory building/shed ? or treat like dog house?)
Number of sq ft in coop per Chicken (3) and number sq ft of yard per Chicken (300) or Chicken Tractor.
Disposal of Chickens, dead or alive.
Approval by neighbors 75% ?. Can work but sometimes unreasonable complaints by unfriendly revengeful
neighbor (with barking dog?). 100% approval not fair.
Chicken permit holder cannot complain when neighbor has barking dog because neighbor will not sign
Chicken permit. If their dog is barking because of your Chickens, whose fault is that ?
Permit fee (no matter the number of Chickens)... Annual fee for Chickens must be quite small (same or
less than for a cat or dog?)
How to enforce. Annual or periodic Inspection or use permit holders photos? Complaint driven?
Chicken keeping strategy 080917 (Physical)
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Coop - Insulated not too big, to utilize Chicken body heat. Near air -tight. Small muffin fan to keep
humidity down and remove methane. 2.5 to 3 sq ft per Chicken. Interior height enough for roosts (2 ft?)
All parts of coop/aviary within arms reach.
Reflective insulated panels to shield coop/shelter from summer sun, remove in winter.
Reflectors on doors to easily determine from house if coop/aviary door has been closed at night.
75% of Chickens must have either a nests or a roost available.
Interior bright impervious easy to clean surfaces, overhang on vertical surfaces (keeps odor free).
Menards - Plas-Tex Poly -Wall 4.8 panels .06" thick, <$16.
Fine -ground egg mash spread on horizontal surfaces (Easy to clean droppings).
Metal spatula (2)
Rubber spatula (2)
Fleet Farm Pail brush for cleaning wire mesh floor and picking up feathers (they stick to brush).
Astro -Turf (welcome mat) to line nests, need very little cleaning compared to other materials and is very
easy to clean.
Kitchen cooking stir spoon for cleaning nests.
Wire brush to clean feathers from nest Astro -Turf
Thermometers wireless remote alarms for coop & nest & aviary
Humidistat (<70%) -use Muffin fan for ventilation.
I l0v plug-in thermostat 35 degree turn -on coffee cup heater or dog mat warmer.
110v thermostat pipe freezing wire 85watt (under nests).
Long handled automobile snow brush
Long handles Spatula
Long handled Mr swifty and Automotive blue paper towels
Paper towel holders (tough Blue automotive paper towels).
Shelf, Place to store cleaning equip and materials
Plastic '/2 gal milk cartons for Chicken fertilizer waste (and yard drinking water too)
Metal food storage containers - galy 55gal trash cans hold about 100# feed. And aluminum canister set for
small quantities of feed.
1/2" wire cloth aviary "Cage" to keep mice and Chipmunks out (saves food expense). 8 mill clear plastic
covered in winter.
Mouse traps (just in case).
Deep glass food dishes (otherwise will throw food out). Heavy glass does not tip over as easy.
Self feeding food supply
Self feeding water supply
Gravel - sea shells, calcium for their crop.
LED 2w=25w light in summer — Winter --40 watt incandescent (some additional heat).
Solar Aviary (60deg angle corrugated plastic panels)
Sand floor in Aviary
1/2" Wire cloth on Aviary for rodents, not chicken wire fence
Clear 8mill plastic over wire cloth in winter (Draft free).
Sliding door for Chickens.
Coop gravity air lock coop to aviary so Chickens can enter/leave at will.
Airtight insulated coop, with insulated door for exceptionally cold nights (door for < 10 below).
Wire floor with hopper and trough
Patio blocks laid in front of coop/aviary door, otherwise becomes muddy.
Tiny Muffin fan to keep humidity down (NECESSARY) and negative pressure keeps frost from forming.
Cool air (summer) input thru 4" PVC pipe with 4" muffin fan on thermostat
Lights on timers for maximum egg production + nite lite
85w 4' heat tape or heated dog mat under nests.
30 deg inclined ramps (1/2" mesh stapled over 8" board for traction)
Careful placement of perches over sand, not over platforms
Air vent at top/sides of avairy ... open/close.
CC cams to monitor, check food, water, eggs
COOP SUGGESTIONS
1) Chicken tractor = coop+exercise area, on wheels.
2) Coop (inside shed?) plus....
3) Run/aviary south side of shed in full sun desirable. (Shield from sun in summer).
Recomendations :
Chickens require a cool coop with nests. They also need an outdoor exercise area, a
fenced run, or fenced back yard. I prefer 3 stages. 1) A small insulated coop where they
sleep at night, 2) an attached warm aviary where they can spend their winter days, 3) a
fenced run or access to a fenced back yard.
Winter is a challenge for chicken keeping and comfort. They cannot be confined to a
small coop all winter long, they must have some exercise. They do not like snow but
don't care much about the cold temperature although their combs and toes can freeze off
at about minus 10 or lower. In winter it's not practical to keep a large area cleared of
snow for them and a Chicken run can be difficult to maintain in winter, therefore a large
roof covered aviary attached to the S side of the coop will give them some warm
"outdoor" freedom on very cold winter days. The roof -covered aviary should be covered
with 1/2" wire cloth to keep mice and chipmunks out. In winter the aviary can also be
covered with 8mm clear plastic to keep drafts out and allow the sun to warm the aviary to
60-80 or more degrees. That surplus aviary heat can be drawn into the coop so less
artificial heat is needed in the coop. In summer the aviary roof should be covered with a
reflective insulated material (foam) to keep the aviary cool. A 3" washed playground -
sand floor in the aviary is amazingly easy to keep clean and sanitary. The sand must be
over a waterproof membrane (not plastic) and must be kept dry.
On the nicer days (+1 OF) they enjoy being outside and can be let out of the aviary but
they don't like snow over 1 " or so deep.
If you can locate a small insulated coop (3x4 to 4x8) at waist level inside an existing shed
with inside access to the coop, it makes it easier and more pleasant to maintain in winter
and also makes it easier for the coop temperature to be kept above freezing. It's helpful to
have a sun -lit area to the South of the coop for an aviary to take advantage of the suns
heat. Ideal would be a in -shed coop with access to a S facing aviary -exercise area for
warmth on cold winter days, and access to a run or the fenced yard on warmer days. If
you have a free standing outside coop, it's helpful to have an exercise aviary on the S
side.
Chickens like to call it a day just before dusk. The tend to accumulate near their door for
a while then at dusk go inside their coop for the night. You will likely never need to
round them up to put them away for the night, they do it themselves. Once they are all
inside and accounted for, you should close the coop door to keep predators out.
Their coop and aviary always have food (egg mash) and water available. They eat more
in winter than in summer. They also get one scoop of "treat" of scratch feed each
morning scattered about the yard (or aviary in winter). They LOVE to scratch and search
for food and insects The Chicken feed also attracts squirrels, chipmunks and rabbits. .
There is also water available for them in the yard area. The water dispensers must be
cleaned frequently otherwise green slim will start to grow and can affect the Chickens
health. If you do Not let the water be exposed to any daylight at all, it stays fresh longer.
Inexpensive CCTV and wireless thermometers can be very useful. From any TV or
computer I can see the temperature, food and water supply, and if there are eggs to be
collected. You can even use a net -cam so you or anyone else can monitor your Chickens
from anywhere on the planet.
Other cities.
St Paul, ONE CHICKEN and proposing up to 3 hens NO PERMIT
OTHER ANIMALS -
Almost any animal will respond to abundant human attention and thus become a true pet and
companion. If only given occasional attention, almost all animals quickly become an animal
instead of a pet. Some require minimal upkeep and some require extensive upkeep. Obviously
the more animals one has, the less friendly each individual becomes, and the workload, care and
attention requirements increases exponentially.
PIGEONS - Recommend up to 3, no permit. With permit, 20 max only with approved facilities and care.
Pigeons are the easiest to keep compared to Chickens or Ducks. They are essentially silent. Some can be
very much like having a pet cat or dog, very loving and affectionate. They are considerably smaller and
therefore their droppings are much less of a problem, are usually solid and has essentially no odor. With
proper facilities, a Pigeon could be a house pet. Chickens and Ducks do not make good house pets. Many
breeds of Pigeons will not stray from the owners property, however some breeds do (Homers, etc) but are
generally NOT a neighborhood nuisance, they are either flying or stay at home. Pigeons can easily stand
extreme Minnesota seasons with nothing but shelter (for their nests and safety). They pretty much take
care of themselves except for food and water. With a large enough facility, they can be permanently caged
(not recommended) or left free to fly. After purchase, if kept from flying away for several weeks confined
to their cage/aviary home, they usually will always stay at "home".
DUCKS - Recommend no more than one duck, no permit? or two MAX, with permit. Housing and care
requirements similar to Chickens.
Ducks are somewhat quiet but the hens are a bit noisier than the drakes.
Ducks are fun and entertaining, but they are VERY messy and smelly. Ducks enjoy a "Pool" 3', 4' dia max
but can get by without ever having one. Winter is a problem with pools.
Pools for ducks are VERY messy and smelly. The Ducks use it as a latrine and also drop their food in it, it
begins to smell very quickly, 2-3 days... and what do you do with the stinky water with slimy duck
droppings in it? It Smells. The pool must be vigorously scrubbed regularly to remove the green slim.
If you also have Chickens, Chickens tend to drown in the ducks pool (yes, it happens). If it's deep enough
for a duck, it's deep enough for a Chicken to drown.
Ducks like snow, Chicken do NOT. Otherwise, other than noted, having a duck(s) is much the same as
having Chickens (warmth, shelter, food/water, safety, etc).
RABBITS - One, no permit required. 3 max with permit.
Rabbits can be good house pets similar to a cat or dog (but not recommended)... With training, can learn to
use litter box just like cats. However they tend to be quite destructive to furniture, and they love to chew
wires of all sorts (Very sharp teeth), but with proper precautions, it can be done.
Rabbits are quite clean, with minimal odor. They can learn some simple tricks or commands with
significant effort though. And of course they are silent.
Municode = St Paul... Female Chicken or pigeon with permit. No male Chicken.
Municode = Eagan, Farm animals (chickens) if zoned agricultural and over 5 acres
Municode = Woodbury... does not allow livestock (Chickens).
Municode = Maplewood MN ordinance.
»»> OAKDALE - MODIFICATIONS FOR OAKDALE ??
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ARTICLE IX. - CHICKENS
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Sec. 10-476. - Definitions.
Sec. 10-477. - Purpose.
Sec. 10-478. - Investigation and enforcement.
Sec. 10479. - Limitations for each single -dwelling residential unit, except the R-1 S district where the
keeping of chickens is prohibited.
Sec. 10480. - Permit required.
Sec. 10-481. -Application.
Sec. 10-482. - Permit conditions.
Sec. 10-483. - Violations.
Sec. 10-484. - Required; exceptions.
Sec. 10-485. - Fees; issuance.
Sec. 10-486. - Term.
Sec. 10-487. - Revocation.
Sec. 10-476. - Definitions.
[The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to
them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:]
Brooding means the period of chicken growth when supplemental heat must be provided, due to the bird's
inability to generate enough body heat.
Chicken means a domesticated bird that serves as a source of eggs or meat.
Coop means the structure for the keeping or housing of chickens permitted by the article.
Exercise yard means a larger fenced area that provides space for exercise and foraging for the birds when
supervised.
»»OAKDALE = Fenced yard, Fenced area, Chicken tractor
Hen means a female chicken.
Officer means any person designated by the city manager as an enforcement officer.
Rooster means a male chicken.
Run means a fully -enclosed and covered area attached to a coop where the chickens can roam
unsupervised.
»»> OAKDALE = Portable or permanent, includes Chicken tractor
(Ord. No. 913, § 3, 7-11-2011)
Sec. 10-477. - Purpose.
It is recognized that the ability to cultivate one's own food is a sustainable activity that can also be a
rewarding pastime. Therefore, it is the purpose and intent of this article to permit the keeping and
maintenance of hens for egg and meat sources in a clean and sanitary manner that is not a nuisance to or
detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare of the community.
»»> OAKDALE - The city expects a high degree of diligence in the care, maintenance and keeping of
CHickens. (Provide additional language and additional fee for Roosters).
(Ord. No. 913, § 3, 7-11-2011)
Sec. 10-478. - Investigation and enforcement.
Officers designated by the city manager shall have authority in the investigation and enforcement of this
article, and no person shall interfere with, hinder or molest any such officer in the exercise of such powers.
The officer shall make investigations as is necessary and may grant, deny, or refuse to renew any
application for permit, or terminate an existing permit under this article.
(Ord. No. 913, § 3, 7-11-2011)
See. 10-479. - Limitations for each single -dwelling residential unit, except the R- I S district where
the keeping of chickens is prohibited.
»»> OAKDALE - Include paragraph for Multi -unit dwellings.
(a)
No more than ten hens shall be housed or kept on any one residential lot in any area of the city zoned for
single -dwelling residential with a permit as outlined below.
»»> OAKDALE - Number of hens =10? (Depends).
(b)
Roosters are prohibited.
>>> OAKDALE - Rooster only by special permit (fee?). 2 roosters max Roosters MUST be confined
in insulated soundproof coop to meet cities noise ordinance (10.00 pm to 7.00 am. ... or after 8.00am?)
(c)
Slaughtering of chickens on the property is prohibited.
»»> OAKDALE - Except for Chickens owned by permit holder, and not slaughtered outside.
(d)
Leg banding of all chickens is required. The bands must identify the owner and the owner's address and
telephone number.
»»> OAKDALE - Bands required ?? (Ok but not essential).
(e)
A separate coop is required to house the chickens. Coops must be constructed and maintained to meet the
following minimum standards:
»»> OAKDALE - Needs more options, better definitions (Big coop? Small coop? Inside shed?
Chicken tractor?
(1)
Located in the rear or side yard.
(2)
Setback at least five feet from the rear or side property lines.
(3)
Interior floor space - four square feet per bird.
»»> OAKDALE - Depends on coop and chicken run construction. If Chickens have good outdoor
access can be 2-3 sq ft per Chicken.
(4)
Interior height - six feet to allow access for cleaning and maintenance.
»»>OAKDALE - Exceptfor short coops that are easily accessible, inside (shed) coops, or Chicken
Tractors.
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Doors - one standard door to allow humans to access the coop and one for birds (if above ground level,
must also provide a stable ramp).
»»> OAKDALE - Human access is not necessary if all areas accessible.
(6)
Windows - one square foot window per ten square feet floor space. Windows must be able to open for
ventilation.
»»> OAKDALE - Windows. Totally depends on coop location, size, and type of coop.
(7)
Climate control - adequate ventilation and/or insulation to maintain the coop temperature between 32 -
85 degrees Fahrenheit.
»»> OAKDALE - Totally not necessary to maintain 32 degrees. Many Chicken owners provide NO
heat whatsoever in winter... However, below a temp of approximately -15 there is a risk of freezing
combs and toes, therefore some method must be used to keep coop temp above minus 15 degrees.
... 85 degrees is totally unrealistic if ambient temp is higher (100+). Provide shade or reflective
insulation shielding instead to keep temp near ambient
(8)
Nest boxes - one box per every three hens.
(9)
Roosts - one and one -half-inch diameter or greater, located 18 inches from the wall and two to three
inches above the floor.
»»> OAKDALE - U21s will work fine, better grip. Roost placement is important but can be in many
different configurations. Easily accessible and consider droppings is more reasonable.
(10)
Rodent proof - coop construction and materials must be adequate to prevent access by rodents.
(11)
Coops shall be constructed and maintained in a workmanlike manner.
A run or exercise yard is required.
»»> OAKDALE - YES, xx sq ft per Chicken.
(1)
Runs must be constructed and maintained to meet the following minimum standards:
a.
Location: rear or side yard.
b.
Size: Ten square feet per bird, if access to a fenced exercise yard is also available; 16 square feet per bird, if
access to an exercise yard is not available. If the coop is elevated two feet so the hens can access the space
beneath, that area may count as a portion of the minimum run footprint.
»»> OAKDALE - "....Large fenced exercise area...' .
16 sq ft per bird? Depends on fenced or confined area.
C.
Height: Six feet in height to allow access for cleaning and maintenance.
»»> OAKDALE - TotaUy not necessary if a different style of coop is used Depends on construction.
Access is important though.
d.
Gate: One gate to allow human access to the run.
»»> OAKDALE --Not if Chicken Tractor is used
e.
Cover: Adequate to keep hens in and predators out.
»»> OAADALE Highly recommend (require?) 11211 Wire cloth mesh. Chicken fence will not keep
squirrels and mice out (they eat food too).
f.
Substrate: Composed of material that can be easily raked or regularly replace to reduce odor and flies.
»»> OAKDALE - Coop =part hard survace, part wire floor.
Aviary- Covered, watedrain proof. HIGHLY recommend sand floor, over waterproof membrane.
Washed playground sand is best but ordinary sand can be used (Dusty and larger granules).
Chicken Run - Very large with few chickens per sq ft, or... Chicken tractor needs no special substrate
because the Chicken tractor is portable and should be regularly moved
(2)
Exercise yards must be fenced and is required if the run does not provide at least 16 square feet per bird.
Exercise yards must provide a minimum of 174 square feet per chicken.
»»> OAKDALE - If yard access, 300 sq ft per chicken (keeps droppings from accumulating).
(g)
Chickens must not be housed in a residential house or an attached or detached garage, except for brooding
purposes only.
(h)
All premises on which hens are kept or maintained shall be kept clean from filth, garbage, and any
substances which attract rodents. The coop and its surrounding must be cleaned frequently enough to
control odor. Manure shall not be allowed to accumulate in a way that causes an unsanitary condition or
causes odors detectible on another property. Failure to comply with these conditions may result in the
officer removing chickens from the premises or revoking a chicken permit.
(i)
All grain and food stored for the use of the hens on a premises with a chicken permit shall be kept in a
rodent -proof container.
»»> OAKDALE - Recommend galvanized trash cans or metal cans Rodents can chew thru plastic or
fiberglass.
(j)
Hens shall not be kept in such a manner as to constitute a nuisance to the occupants of adjacent property.
»»> OAKDALE - Chickens shall not be kept in. ....... etc.
(k)
Dead chickens must be disposed of according to the Minnesota Board of Animal Health rules which require
chicken carcasses to be disposed of as soon as possible after death, usually within 48 to 72 hours. Legal
forms of chicken carcass disposal include burial, off-site incineration or rendering, or composting.
»»> OAKDALE - Carcasses Not disposed of in trash pickup.
(Ord. No. 913, § 3, 7-11-201.1)
Sec. 10-480. - Permit required.
The officer shall grant a permit for chickens after the applicant has sought the written consent of 100
percent of the owners or occupants of privately or publicly -owned real estate that are located adjacent (i.e.,
sharing property lines) on the outer boundaries of the premises for which the permit is being requested, or
in the alternative, proof that the applicant's property lines are 150 feet or more from any house.
»»> OAKDALE -100% approval is unreasonable (75% better). Maybe an unfriendly neighbor, or
may have grudge against Chicken permit applicant. The Cities Nuisance ordinance should
accommodate any complaints from neighbors who will not sign. .
Where an adjacent property consists of a multiple dwelling or multi -tenant property, the applicant need
obtain only the written consent of the owner or manager, or other person in charge of the building. Such
written consent shall be required on the initial application and as often thereafter as the officer deems
necessary.
»»> OAKDALE - Special rules for multi -dwelling chicken permits.
(Ord. No. 913, § 3, 7-11-2011)
Sec. 10-481. - Application.
Any person desiring a permit required under the provisions of this article shall make written application to
the city clerk upon a form prescribed by and containing such information as required by the city clerk and
officer. Among other things, the application shall contain the following information:
(1}
A description of the real property upon which it is desired to keep the chickens.
(2)
The breed and number of chickens to be maintained on the premises.
(3)
A site plan of the property showing the location and size of the proposed chicken coop and run, setbacks
from the chicken coop to property lines and surrounding buildings (including houses and buildings on
adjacent lots), and the location, style, and height of fencing proposed to contain the chickens in a run or
exercise area. Portable coops and cages are allowed, but portable locations must be included with the site
plan.
»»> OAKDALE - Portable coops = Chicken tractor.
(4)
Statements that the applicant will at all times keep the chickens in accordance with all of the conditions
prescribed by the officer, or modification thereof, and that failure to obey such conditions will constitute a
violation of the provisions of this article and grounds for cancellation of the permit.
»»>OAKDALE - Must read and sign "Chicken Keeping Strategy" booklet or attend lecture approved
by city (fee).
(5)
Such other and further information as may be required by the officer.
(Ord. No. 913, § 3, 7-11-2011)
Sec. 10-482. - Permit conditions.
If granted, the permit shall be issued by the city clerk and officer and shall state the conditions, if any,
imposed upon the permitted for the keeping of chickens under this permit. The permit shall specify the
restrictions, limitations, conditions and prohibitions which the officer deems reasonably necessary to
protect any person or neighboring use from unsanitary conditions, unreasonable noise or odors, or
annoyance, onto protect the public health and safety. Such permit may be modified from time to time or
revoked by the officer for failure to conform to such restrictions, limitations, prohibitions. Such
modification or revocation shall be effective after ten days following the mailing of written notice thereof
by certified mail to the person or persons keeping or maintaining such chickens.
(Ord. No. 913, § 3, 7-11-2011)
Sec. 10-483. - Violations.
»»> OAKDALE - See 10-478. A fee of Ux. will be charged for a follow up inspection.
(a)
Any person violating any of the sections of this article shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon
conviction, shall be punished in accordance with section 1-15
(b)
If any person is found guilty by a court for violation of this section, their permit to own, keep, harbor, or
have custody of chickens shall be deemed automatically revoked and no new permit may be issued for a
period of one year.
(c)
Any person violating any conditions of this permit shall reimburse the city for all costs borne by the city to
enforce the conditions of the permit including, but not limited to, the pickup and impounding of chickens.
(Ord. No. 913, § 3, 7-11-2011)
Sec. 10-484. - Required; exceptions.
No person shall (without first obtaining a permit in writing from the city clerk) own, keep, harbor or have
custody of any live chicken.
(Ord. No. 913, § 3, 7-11-2011)
Sec. 10-485. - Fees; issuance.
»»> OAKDALE - No permit necessary for 1 (37) hens. 2-5+ hens require a permit and fee.
1 rooster and zero hens permitted with no permit but must conforms to section xxx (insulated coop, etc).
2 roosters (Max) require a permit and must conform to section xxx (insulated coop, etc).
For each residential site the fee for a permit is as may be imposed, set, established and fixed by the city
council, by resolution, from time to time.
(Ord. No. 913, § 3, 7-11-2011)
Sec. 10-486. - Term.
The permit period under this section shall expire one year from the date the permit is issued.
(Ord. No. 913, § 3, 7-11-2011)
Sec. 10-487. - Revocation.
The city manager may revoke any permit issued under this article if the person holding the permit refuses
or fails to comply with this article, with any regulations promulgated by the city council pursuant to this
article, or with any state or local law governing cruelty to animals or the keeping of animals. Any person
whose permit is revoked shall, within ten days thereafter, humanely dispose of all chickens being owned,
kept or harbored by such person, and no part of the permit fee shall be refunded.
»»> OAKDALE - Permit may be revoked ifcity determins the chickens to be a nuisance.
>>> OAKDALE -
PigeonS - Three pigeons no permit required otherwise, very similar to Chicken ordinance. More than
3 pigeons, need permit, 15 pigeons max (Pigeons like to flock together). Don't need run or exercise
area, no need for confinement No need for supplemental heat A "loft" can be used instead of coop.
Aviary is still desirable. Still need protection from rodents and predators.
Resident can have both Chickens and Pigeons but need permit for each if quantity exceeds ordinance
limits.
Rabbits - One requires no permit
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Wed 5/16/201212, 24 PM
Nesbitt, Lisa; Seaburg, Eric
Name * William Wilcox
Address * 216 Paisley Lane
City * Golden Valley
Comments * Yes, people should be allowed to keep
chickens on their property so long as it does
not cause problems for their neighbors.
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Wed 5/16/2012 12:18 PM
Nesbitt, Lisa; Seaburg, Eric
Name * Shirley Jones
Address * 7310 Half Moon Drive
City * Golden Valley
Comments * Bring on the chickens! As we move more and
more into growing our own food, I think
chickens are a good next step. sfj
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Wed 5/16/2012 3.46 PM
Nesbitt, Lisa; Seaburg, Eric
Name * Rick Blomquist
Address * 5030 Dawnview Terrace
City * Golden Valley
Comments * I don't believe people should be allowed to
keep chickens or other livestock on their
property. Roosters especially due to the noise
volume and the potential for abuse via cock-
fighting. Farm animals and exotic animals too
should be banned from residential properties
within our city! I don't see the need to raise
livestock and incur the risks associated with
doing so in any residential neighborhood
regardless of any belief system that might
encourage that idea_
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Wed 5/16/2012 6:27 PM
Nesbitt, Lisa; Seaburg, Eric
Name * James Bremer
Address * 209 janalyn Circle
City I Golden Valley
Comments * I am excited that the city is looking into this_
There are marry issues that would factor into
the decision, but I support allowing residents
the opportunity to produce local food.
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Name " Janice Jopke
Email < ccseventsgcomcast_net
Comments It Your "environmentalists" need ten months to
figure out the chicken thing? Really? You do
know this debacle is all over the news and
social media? Trust me, nobody's reaction is
being impressed with GV's "thoroughness_"
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Thu 5/17/2012 10;47 AM
Nesbitt, Lisa; Seaburg, Eric
Name * Thomasine Vucinovich
Address * 80 Hampshire Ave N
City * Golden Valley Minneosta
Comments * HI
I would prefer that this would not happen in
Golden Valley, there are people
in Golden Valley who do not keep up their
yards, let alone to take care of
chickens. I would not like this next to my house_
Thanks
Voice Message Received on Council Phone May 21, 2012 at 1:36 pm
"My name is Barbara Crolley (listed phone number). I've been a long time resident of Golden Valley
and I wondered if you knew that some of the City actions were mentioned on a local t.v. station with a
bit of laughter to it, about the chicken and that you're going to take 4 months to study it? I can see
why it is laughable if it takes you four months to do that. No wonder politics is such a mess. Anyway, I
thought you ought to know about it".
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Fri 5125/2012 9:38 AM
Nesbitt, Lisa; Seaburg, Eric
Name = Mae Held
Address i 5001 Colonial Drive
City t Golden Valley
Comments = I am stunned that Golden Valley is even
considering allowing chickens within the city
limits. Most city lots are not large, so clearly
there will be additional annoyances for
neighbors_ There is noway that most people
could have chickens without their neigbors
being affected by them.
Chickens need a place to live and constant
care. Is the city going to allow chicken coops?
Please consider us profoundly against this idea.
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Nesbitt, Usa; Seaburg, Eric
Name = Paul dower
Address 3114 Kyle Ave. N.
r
City r Golden Valley
Comments *
A previous next door neighbor of ours here in Golden Valley was illegally
raising chickens in his back yard_ We liked our neighbor, so we did not report
him to the city. However, we did not especially like having chickens next door_
When the chicks were developing, we discovered that about half of the group
of chickens were actually roosters_ They would start practicing their ability to
crow about 4 AM_ Since this was a bit earlier than our alarms were set for, our
whole family (including small children) were awakened according to the
chickens' schedule. I would ask that the city not change its ordinance
prohibiting chickens in the city_ These are farm animals that are not well
suited for a populated area.
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Fri 5/25/2012 7:46 RM
Nesbitt, Lisa; Seaburg, Eric
Name * mike o'rourke
Address * 4927 33rd ave n
City * golden valley
Comments * I would like to raise a few chickens. I do not see
why this is even an issue_ As a responsible
homeowner and pet owner, I would like the
oppertunity to introduce my kids to the reality
of where their food comes from_ I sincerely
would like to persue this hobby that has so
many rewards. I have a 1 !3 acre lot and do not
think they would impose on my neighbors
anymore than their dogs impose on my
solitude- if noise is a factor___
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Sat 5/26/2012 8:45 AM
Nesbitt, Lisa; Seaburg, Eric
Name * Cindy May
Address * 1 50 jersey Ave S
City * Golden Valley
Comments * I grew up on a farm with chickens_ They are
noisy creatures, and the noise of even a few will
disturb the neighbors_ Unlike a barking dog,
chickens can not be trained to not make noise. I
am opposed to allowing chickens in Golden
Valley_
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Tc, Nesbitt, Lisa; 5eaburg, Eric
Name * Vince Hastings
Address 5305 Topel Road
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City * Golden Valley
Comments *
Your kidding right? Chickens living in Golden Valley? Your Kidding Right?
I don't need to have ray neighbor raising chickens in my neighborhood. I don't
need to wake up to a chicken crowing at Sam every morning, as it is hard
enough with all the dogs barking in the morning. Are we out of things to
discuss in the city council to actually think about letting chickens run around a
cage with noise, smell and waste? What's next, Goats in the neighborhood?
Who actually brought this up in the city council? Please let me know, I will
make sure they are not re-elected_ How about solving more important needs
like, highly car parking on the city streets, RV's ` Trailers , junk cars parked in
driveways all year long, junk in peoples yard like on Lilac Drive. 5 cars parked
in driveways looking like a junkyard, like on Lilac drive south of the church_
How about trying to update the Byerly's Mall with up to date shore, shops, etc_
How about evicting condemning the corner house on Topel Road next to the
sound proof wall?
Chickens living on peoples property in Golden Vally? You're kidding right?
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Name = Mike Burakowski
Address 2408 Kewanee Way
City = Golden Valley
Comments :
I'm glad you are studying this issue, as we are interested in raising chickens in
our yard. We have researched the topic and will raise chickens for the eggs,
pest control and for the use of chicken waste as a natural fertilizer_
We have examples as close as Robbinsdale, where chickens are raised
successfully on smaller lots that can be studied_ We would seek feedback from
our neighbors before raising our chickens, but I suspect that they will approve_
My issue with seeking neighbors' consent to raise chickens is that I've never
been asked by my neighbors to approve their dogs or cats prior to bringing
them into the neighborhood_ I would challenge anyone that a barking dog or a
wandering cat is equally as loud and obtrusive as chickens_ We would not
choose to raise roosters, which would limit the noise level, which might be a
consideration to allow this type of resolution to pass.
We have a large amount of wildlife in our area, including fox and hawk as well
as the occasional coyote and eagle. While chickens would be a draw for these
predators, I suspect that the wild rabbit population in our neighborhood is
more of a draw_
Thank you for reviewing this issue___ I look forward to public meetings to voice
my support in person_
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yr t, Sat 5/26/701211:50 Aho
Nesbitt, Lisa; Seaburg, Eric
Name * Rhonda Harter
Address 5305 Topel Road
City * Golden Valley
Comments *
It's hard enough to communicate to you neighbors with their barking dogs, let
alone having their chickens that won't be quiet. How about trying to sell a
home when your next door neighbor has a chicken coop next door? Would you
want to buy a home next to a house that has chickens or other farm animals?
No ...... Haw about trying to convince your neighbor not to have chickens in the
neighborhood? €3o you think that would cause some tension? Why impose that
on your citizens, especially when your trying to sell a 5250,000 house that
won't sell because your neighbor has chickens? Chickens are for farms, not for a
neighborhood in the city, Period
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S c r,+_ Sat 5/26/.2012 7,50 PM
T=,) Nesbitt, Lisa; Seaburg, Eric
Name * Bruce Lee
Address * 2155 Zane ave N
City * Golden valley
Comments Absolutely not! under no circumstances should
anyone be allowed to raise chickens in golden
valley! They smell terrible and make an
incredible amount of noise. If I wanted to listen
to barnyard noises, I would not have moved to
golden valley_ Barnyard animals are for
barnyards in rural areas- not less than 5 miles
from the core of a major metropolitan
population center.
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c:�{: Mon 5/28/201210:00AM
Nesbitt, Lisa; Seaburg, Eric
Name * Leatha Hoffman
Address 1800 York Ave N
City * Golden Valley
Comments * I vote yes to allowing homeowners to have
chickens-
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Mon 5/28/2012 12:29 PM
Nesbitt, Lisa; Seaburg, Eric
Name 2 Ken Malvey
Address r 5011 Frontenac Ave
City t Golden Valley, MN
Comments ; There's no reason why residents should not
have chickens, with sensible guidelines, for
example_ limit 5 hens: limit one rooster with
the written consent of neighbors on all sides, or
however far the crowing can be heard_ It is
music to some ears, but not to others. Facility
(hen house, whatever), subject to unannounced
inspection for sanitary and humane
considerations_ Birds penned after dark, to
discourage predators. Ken Malvey
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Nesbitt, Lisa; Seaburg, Eric
Name t )an Linnihan
Address = 2505 Quail Ave. N_
City 2 Golden Valley
Comments * I do not support allowing chickens to be raised
in the city of Golden Valley_ We raise chickens -
BUT ON OUR FARM PROPERTY IN A RURAL
AREA. We do not have to be concerned about
infringing on the rights of our neighbor. I don't
think the Humane Society needs to be rescuing
chickens because certain individuals thought it
would be fun to raise them - only to find out
you have to feed them and take care of them -
which costs money! No thank you to butchering
chickens next door. The coyotes entering our
fair city would certainly welcome the decision.
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Tue 5/29/2012 3:17 PM
Nesbitt, Lisa; Seaburg, Eric
Mame * Elly Grzesiak
Address 8101 Duluth Street
*
City * Golden Valley
Comments *
Yes! Please! Let us raise chickens in Golden Valley!
I raise service and therapy animals, and work with autistic children. We also
have 4H projects for young kids with special needs. How great would it be to
be able to carry some of those out here?
I have kept chickens in urban centers before -- there were regulations. All
chickens had to be kept in predator proof enclosures at night. Neighbors had
to approve of the animals. There was a cap to the number of chickens that
could be kept as pets (or egg -laying animals) at a time, and in some areas
rules about roosters. Noise ordinances applied to them, as well. In winter, the
animals had to have access to (a) predator proof enclosures (b) a place to
retreat out of the cold with heating.
I'm hoping the city considers this proposition thoroughly! I know our family
would jump at the opportunity, for therapeutic and ecological reasons!
Thanks for the consideration,
Elly Grzesiak
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Tue 512912012 5;42 PM
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Name * susan lundberg
Address * 7405 Ridgeway Road
City * Golden Valley MN
Comments * I grew up on a farm in Iowa and we raised
chickens. They are noisy (they cackle all the
time) and they smell. If you have ever smelled
their excrement, that would tell you that the
answer for chickens in Golden Valley is a
definite "no"_ If you have not smelled them,
travel out to a farm, where they belong, and
take a whiff.
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Wed 5,3012012 8;10 AM
qty Nesbitt, Lisa; Seaburg, Eric
Name * Janel Carr
Address 8535 Patsy Lane
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City * Golden Valley
Comments *
I have lived in GV since 1996- 1 have enjoyed the city and am proud of how
each individual is encouraged to take pride in their home exteriors and yards_
Unfortunately I am disappvintd lately in seeing more rental properties and run
down homes. I have two in my neighborhood. One on Aquila and one on Julian
Terrace. My point is this, if the city can't police the upkeep of these homes how
are they to police chickens. In addition where will it stop, chickens, goats,
pigs, etc. If individuals want to raise farm animals move to the country. Golden
Valley is one of the highest real estate taxed cities in the metro and at one
time it seemed we were getting our monies worth. Now I am not so sure_ As of
late I have thought of moving to another city_
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Wed 5/30/2012 5;42 AM
Nesbitt, Lina; Seaburg, Eric
Name : Maurine Sutton
Address 2160 Xylon Ave. N. (since 1966)
City : Golden Valley
Comments
Please, please do not allow such a thing in
Golden Valley! It would only cause problems in
the future. It certainly would not improve
relationships in a neighborhood. We already
have enough problems with lack of
maintenance of weeds and trimming. In
addition to a lack of proper storage of such
items as RVs, garbage and recycle bins, and
other miscellaneous items_ Then there would
be the noise factor. I feel it would be a huge
mistake to allow chickens on property of any
kind in Golden Valley. I urge you to consider
thoughtfully the impact of allowing such a
possibility!
Thank you
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Nesbitt, Lisa; Seaburg, Eric
Name * Kodi Hoffarth
Address 8134 Knoll St
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City * Golden Valley
Comments *
I support responsible homeowners keeping chickens in Golden Valley.
Our next-door neighbor keeps pigeons as pets, and we have had no problems
with the pigeons (or our neighbors for that matter).
In addition, we have friends with chickens in Minneapolis (where keeping
chickens is legal with the consent of your adjacent neighbors) and chickens are
a great learning tool for their children; i.e. responsibility of animal husbandry,
respect and appreciation for the land that sustains us, entrepreneurship of an
egg business, etc_ I eagerly anticipate the freedom to teach my soon -to -be -
born child these life lessons.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide feedback, very much appreciated!
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Wed 5/30/2012 539 PM
Nesbitt, Lisa; Seaburg, Eric
Mame * Elizabeth House
Address * 1413 Gettysburg Av N
City * Golden Valley
Comments * I live a very short distance from the General
Mills nature area on Flag_ We have seen an
increase of fox, raccons and have had visits
from coyotes. By allowing a resident to raise
chickens, you are inviting more wildlife in to
the neighborhood endangering small dogs.
Having grown up on a farm, I can say chickens
are dirty and not cleaned up after properly can
create a health hazard_ Who, and how much,
will it cost to monitor those residents who own
chickens_ Please, people, this is not rural
Minnesota_ Get real!
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Wed 5.x3012012 6;38 PM
Nesbitt, Lisa; Seaburg, Eric
Name * jean francois gomree
Address * 1417 orkla drive
City * golden valley
Comments It Wonderful idea! All for it. Minneapolis allows it,
let's do it.
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Thu 5/31/20123.35 PM
Nesbitt, Lisa; Seaburg, Eric
Name * Judy Mustard
Address * 1509 Zeland Ave N
City * Golden Valley
Comments * I have no problems with my neighbors keeping
chickens, as long as they have no roosters_ They
should also have a fenced place for them.
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`;. t. Fri 6.11/2012 3,29 PM
Nesbitt, Lisa; Seaburg, Eric
Name * Rebecca Parrell
Address * 1200 Toldeo Ave N
City * Golden Valley
Comments * Yes, please allow us, responsible Golden Valley
residents, to raise chickens in our backyards.
With the appropriate restrictions and
preparations (i -e- license) there shouldn't be
any problem maintaining our wonderful
neighborhoods while at the same time allowing
us to feed our families high-quality, uber-
local, affordable food_
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Thu 5/316012 5;31 RM
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Name* Julie Borgen
Address 2045 Zealand Ave North
City * Golden Valley
Comments *
To Whom it May Concern,
While I can understand the appeal of people raising their own chickens in
Golden Valley, I am opposed to the idea.
I worry that raccoons, mice and rats will drawn in by the feed and potentially
the birds themselves.
As a Realtor & a homeowner I am also concerned about the potential impact on
the value and saleability of neighboring properties, if noise and potential
mess become an issue on properties that are allowed to have chickens_
Also, if neighbors have dogs and/or cats, that could certainly become a conflict
that is difficult to resolve and may create unnecessary strife.
I hope that the city council will vote "no" on this issue_
Thank you.
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Fri 66/2012 5:59 PM
Nesbitt, Lisa; Seabrg, Eric
Name * Beth Kuzzy
Address * 4125 Poplar Drive
City *
Golden Valley
Comments * I support raising chickens in Golden Valley, both hens and
chicks! Rosters could be a nuisance. Please allow families and
individuals to raise chickens_ It provides affordable, healthy
food choices and offers lessons for children_ I would never
raise chickens but am okay if my neighbors do_
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Sat 6/'2/2012 9:17 AM
Nesbitt, Lisa; Seaburg, Eric
Name * Carol Denson
Address * 6458 Westchester Circle
City *
Golden Valley
Comments * I believe the City of Golden Valley could allow• it's residents to
raise chickens under specific regulations_ Most people would
agree they would not want to hear a rooster crowing daily, or
see unsightly chicken coops out their back windows. There
could be a "season" for raising chickens during milder
weather to reduce the risk of mistreatment. These are just
several ideas, and the city officials should be able to come up
with something to satisfy most of the people of Golden Valley.
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Name * Laura Gilmore
Address 208 Paisley Lane
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City * Golden Valley
Comments *
I would like to state that I am in favor of backyard poultry in the city of Golden Valley for pets and or
educational purposes_ I grew up in NJ on an acre of land and my entire family was involved in 4-H
Poultry. As a child raising chickens taught me a lot about life, death and where our food comes from_
We raised birds for meat, eggs, showing in the fair and just having wonderful pets_ Having a small
flock of hens (2-6) birds on your property is a great way to connect your entire family to the life cycle
of food and fun. Chickens are resilient (in the proper enclosed coop) and can be kept clean and quiet_
People interested in backyard poultry should be encouraged to take a class or get involved in local
community organizations that can educate new owners to the highlights, obstacles and challenges of
owning chickens. As with any animal or pet potential owners need to know before they jump in.
Encouraging permits for small flocks may give thus a people the proper channels to get information to
have a successful partnership with their new pets and their community. I strongly hope that the city of
Golden Valley amends the current ordinance to allow residents to keep chickens on their property.
Sincerely, Laura Gilmore
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Name * Jeremy Schmidt
Address * 2016 Independence Avenue N_
Citic *
Golden Valley
Comments * I strongly oppose allowing chickens to be raised in Golden
Valley_ As a citizen, I have many concerns including noise,
proper containment, disease, and waste
disoposal�emrironmental issues. Farm animals do not belong
within city limits.
From: City of Golden Valley FinaiI%no-repfyOwufoo.coml
Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2012 11;22 AM
To., Cityhall
Subject,. �niail Golden Valley City Hall [#1561
Name Rich Pederson
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Comments *
Golden Valley is pretty pet friendly as it is, adding chickens and other fowl to the list should not be
tolerated. Nothing against chickens as they are tasty, but they do have their place on the farms_ I don't
think the people in Golden Valley, including myself- my family -friends -and people that come to visit,
want the added risk for added disease, smell, noise, and whatever else and whoever else that fowl
would attract.
Also, I don't appreciate the time and money that is spent to discuss and study this topic and should be
spent on more important things, or better yet not spent at all. If you want a hobby farm you need to
move.
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Nesbitt, Lisa; Seaburg, Eric
Name * Jenny Deeming
Address * 1141 Winnetka Ave N
City *
Golden Valley
Comments * I think there should be a requirement of how marry acres you
have for raising chickens_ We live on a smaller lot and would
easily hear if our neighbors had chickens_ We had friends who
lived in Brooklyn Park whose neighbors had chickens, and they
did not enjoy the noises and sites they saw while in their own
backyard-
Raising
ackyard_
Raising chickens is great if you have a large enough yard for
doing so_
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Name * Mary Dunphy
Address * 6746 Olympia Street
City *
Golden Valley
Comments * I am in favor of a conservative approach to keeping chickens -
I am very interested in having chickens for the eggs.
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Nesbitt, Lisa; Seaburg, Eric
Name * Csaey Fryer
Address 6237 Glenwood Ave.
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City * Golden Valley
Comments *
Most of my information is not from hands on experience but from reading, talking with actual farmers, and people in the
cities who have chickens. Since your article seemed to be searching for reasons not to keep chickens in Golden Valley, I am
going to go the other direction and talk about misconceptions. Most information is from a book called "city chicks" by
Patricia Foreman.
Most objections are just about all based on belief and misinformation, not fact. Common myths about city chickens are
below.
Cleanliness and Odors. If not taken care of properly any animal (including humans) will cause offensive odors. A family
flock of 10 chickens is not a factory farm with 100,000 birds. Unlike dog or cat feces, chicken manure can be composted
and is rated one of the most valuable and rich fertilizers available. In context: One 401b dog generates .75lbs/day of
WASTE. A flock of 10 chickens generates .66lbs/day of poultry manure - that is valuable fertilizer for your garden and
compost.
Noise. Hens are quiet. At their absolute loudest, they have a 70 decibel level which is only 10 decibels above normal
human conversation levels (60 decibels). Compare this with barking dogs and lawn mowers that have a decibel rating
around 90. Roosters have a decibel rating lower than dogs but their crow is so shrill that it can be irritating and the sound
carries far. NO ROOSTERS except maybe by special permit.
Attract predator and nuisance animals. Wildlife bird feeders, pet food, gardens, fish ponds and trash all attract raccoons,
foxes, mice, rats, coyotes, and snakes. A backyard chicken feeder is no more of an attraction than bird feeders and a
chicken waterer is the same as an outside potted plant or pool. Predators and nuisance animals are already there because
of the food supply that already exists there. On the contrary, chickens have voracious appetites for ticks, fleas, flies,
mosquitoes and just about any crawly, jumpy slimy thing they can get their beaks around; including mice and baby rats.
Chickens are part of a pest solution. Making a predator proof area for chickens is not difficult with some basic knowledge
of the local predators.
Real Estate values will decline. Can not find one documented case of property values dropping because of a family flock of
chickens next door or in a neighborhood.
Disease, Avian Flu and Salmonella. It is the huge multi -million -bird, fragile flock factory farms that raise immune -
compromised, homogeneously -bred, mono -cropped chickens that are far greater threat and risk of causing a disease
epidemic. On the contrary keeping small backyard flocks can prevent the spread of the Avian Flu H5N1 virus. Salmonella is
the result of poor food handling practices, and insufficient refrigeration. Backyard flocks are not the source, nor the cause
of salmonella or Avian Flu infections. The Center for Disease Control has stated: "In the United States there is no need to
remove a flock of chickens because of concerns regarding avian influenza." And the 2006 Grain Reports states, " When it
comes to bird flu, diverse small-scale poultry farming is the solution, not the problem."
Neighbor Consent. Having to get a neighbors consent is an insult to our civil liberties. It is not required for dogs, cats,
parties, or guns. What if you had to get your neighbor's permission to have the noisiest and potentially most difficult of all:
kids? There would be an outrage among the general public. Not in any part of the world is neighbor's consent required for
just about anything --- so why should it be for hens? It is not the American way.
Appearances. Urban coops can be whimsical, charming, upscale and downright delightful. There are cities that actually
host coop tours such as Austin, Salt Lake City, LA, Seattle, and many many others.
I have a list of over 75 MAJOR cities that encourage city chickens. If you are interested I will type it out. Due to the amount
of time that will take I will only do so upon request.
Real reasons to keep city chickens: Food and yard bio -recycling keeping household and yard waste out of the solid waste
management streams. Local fertilizer production, compost and topsoil creation for gardens that is not toxic and full of
chemicals. Locally produced, fresh, heart -healthy, high -protein eggs. Hens serve as garden helpers, organic pesticiders,
herbiciders, and fertilizers. They are quiet, low allergy and a great way for children to learn about life, food production and
helping the environment.
I will gladly loan or purchase a copy of City Chicks the book to any city official that will take the time to properly educate
themselves about the positives and negatives by reading the book. It is all based on having chickens in the cities. Excellent
resource.
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Nesbitt, Lisa, Seaburg, Eric
Name * Matthew Handegaard
Address 6405 Hampshire PI N
City * Golden Valley
Comments *
Hello Everyone,
When I was young, I used to hatch, raise and show chickens. I am a responsible adult today because I was a responsible
child. Let's come together and provide our youth and ourselves with the opportunity to care for something that in return
provides for us. Let's build a future in which we are more locally sustainable, healthier, happier and more responsible for
ourselves and our environment.
Rather than write up something new, I thought I'd share a few emails...
The string that appears first below is between Paula Pentel and myself, from February 2012. Thank you Paula, for listening
to my opinions and your kind words in response!
The string that appears further below is between Linda Loomis and myself, from January 2011. Linda discounted my
opinions about Chickens in Golden Valley and questioned my decision to move to here.
Thank you for reading.
Matthew K. Handegaard
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HI Matthew -
We actually chatted about chickens in passing at our retreat in January and I think there may be support on the Council for
changing the ordinance. If we adopted one like some of the surrounding communities not everyone would be able to have
chickens as their yards might preclude the necessary setbacks. As for me, I went on the Twin Cities Chicken Coop tour last
year and yes, I'd probably raise chickens. As for goats, probably not!
I am going to try a hoop house up against my house next year to see how far I can extend the growing season.
Thank you for your interest and I will let you know when we might take this up at a council-manager meeting.
Best,
Paula
From: hand0103@d.umn.edu [handOl03@d.umn.edu]
Sent: Friday, February 24, 2012 5:12 PM
To: Pentel, Paula
Subject: Chicken Ordinance
Hello Paula,
How's everything going with the City Council?
From the minutes back in 6/2010, 1 noticed you were a supporter of
allowing chickens in Golden Valley. I work and live here in Golden
Valley and I am interested in revisiting the ordinance regarding
raising chickens. Last year I contacted Linda Loomis and received
anything but a warm welcome to this community.
grew up raising chickens, among other types of animals, and I feel
like our community is missing out of an opportunity that most other
cities have successfully embraced. In this time of economic
uncertainty, I think all our residents should have the right to
empower themselves by providing their family and friends with fresh
food. We can already garden, which is rewarding, but it is only a
small piece of the puzzle and is not sustainable year round in our
climate. Chickens, on the other hand, will produce eggs year round.
Chicken manure makes excellent compost piles, and when mixed with
grass clippings and household leftovers, the compost will decompose
quickly and without fowl odors :). This strengthens the garden and can
eliminate the need to buy dangerous synthetic fertilizers for the yard
and garden.
Oh and if 1 goat was permitted per household, many of us could get rid
of our lawnmowers... Goat milk is better for us than any other milk I
can think of. This is just a caveat, though, so don't take it too
seriously unless you like the idea a lot.
Would you and your household raise chickens?
Thanks for your time,
Matthew Handegaard
Thank you for your message,
The city of Golden Valley does not allow raising of any farm animals. The city council recently had a discussion about
changing the ordinance to allow animals and it was decided to keep the ordinance as is. Since that disccusion was held
within the last year, I know the council will not be interested in discussing this again so soon. I have to wonder why you
chose to purchase a home in Golden Valley if raising chickens is so important to you, especially as you note, a number of
other nearby communities allow the keeping of fowl.
Linda Loomis
Mayor
Golden Valley
From: hand0103@d.umn.edu [hand0l03@d.umn.edu]
Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2011 4:40 PM
To: Loomis, Linda
Subject: New Home in Golden Valley and Chickens
Linda,
How are you? I'm glad to be a new resident of Golden Valley. I
recently purchased the oldest house in Golden Valley, built in 1870,
and I am very excited to get settled in. I also work at GfK Custom
Research in Golden Valley. I am a vested member of this community and
hope to inspire some positive change.
I grew up on a small farm in Underwood, MN and I've always looked
forward to having my own small scale urban farm. I take pride in
gardening and raising animals, and believe this is an important step
toward improving our world. We have the space, we have the time, now
we just need the support of Golden Valley.
Gone are the days when we can consume without regard to consequence.
My proposed change is small. Many of the cities around us limit the
number of chickens to three; I propose five.
Residents who wish to raise chickens will be empowered. They will be
able to harvest eggs, likely more than they can consume themselves, so
they can give some away if they choose. The droppings of the chickens
are much safer than the mainstream products like Miracle -Grow, which
are made from synthesized nutrients. Fertilizer from five chickens
will be enough to supply a garden with all the nutrients it needs,
creating an abundance of produce. This would redefine the word local
and sustainable... Maybe we could even come up with some kind of
program to assist people who want to implement an environmentally safe
and sustainable cycle.
I'd be happy to come to a City Council meeting to discuss this topic
further. I am passionate about this and would love to make a positive
change in my community.
Please let me know what you think.
Best,
Matthew
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Nesbitt, Lisa; Seaburg, Eric
Name * Becky Schmidtbauer
Address * 5900 Westbrook road
City *
golden valley
Comments " I think chickens would be a beautiful addition to golden valley!
I would love to see some groups of chicken owners set up a
community so that every one can be sure that all chickens in
Golden Valley are taken care of the way that we all deserve!
please say YES!!! what a great opportunity to become part of
our natural world and such an education our children (and
adults) would get!
thank you
Becky
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Name * George Bergin
Address * 8425 Patsy Lane
City * Golden Valley
Comments * I think raising chickens would be ok in the city.
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Nesbitt, Lisa; Seaburg, Eric
Name * Toni Pangborn
Address 3343 Lee Ave. N.
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City * Golden Valley
Comments *
I am writing in support of allowing Golden Valley residents to raise chickens on their private property.
Given proper care and treatment, chickens can enhance the lives of their owners just as other domestic
pets do. Our families can also benefit by having a greater understanding and control of where our food
(ie. eggs) come from, and studies show that caring for pets helps children develop responsibility and a
sense of accomplishment. I also believe there should be some guidelines and definitions as to what
constitutes proper care and treatment_ And there should be some provision that requires consent from
the immediately surrounding neighbors so that they can be informed and if needed, enlightened as to
how beneficial it can be to raise chickens.
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Name * Kathy Smith
Address 21 32 Regent Avenue North
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City * Golden Valley
Comments 11
As residents of Golden Valley, my husband Dan and I offer our support for the proposal to allow
residents of the city to keep chickens_ As homeowners we are actively pursuing a more sustainable
lifestyle within the city. We feel that raising chickens, like gardening and other environmentally
friendly home and yard care, is another way residents can participate in their own organic and
natural food production while also living more gently and sustainably on the earth. In addition,
sharing extra eggs with neighbors helps to build caring neighborhoods and better community
connections_ We heartily support the changing of city code to allow this pursuit of personal
freedom and food production responsibility_
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Nesbitt, Lisa: 5eaburg, Eric
Name ; Cheryl Himsl
Address 1 112 Sumter Ave N
City : Golden Valley, MN
Comments 2
After reading the article I have three reactions:
1. Who wants to raise chickens, and for what? This is something people request often enough that the city
needs to study and consider it?
2. Unless the answer to #1 would be terribly convincing in favor of allowing chicken yards in yards, I surely
wouldn't want it to be allowed in Golden Valley. Smelly, noisy, bound to create lots of tension between
neighbors___ and why?
3. A friend who lives in another city has a neighbor with chickens and a rooster_ The rooster crows at all
hours and is very disturbing to the neighborhood, even though the nearby neighbors were surveyed and
gave their okay_
I just think we're asking for trouble_ Yuck_ I vote no.
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Nesbitt, Lisa; Seaburg, Eric
Name = Lisa Jacobson
Address : 2904 Cherokee Place
City t
Golden Valley
Comments ; No chicken in GV, I see no positives only negatives; attracts
predators, noisy, dirty and smelly_ If people want chickens, they
should move to the farm or go to Byerly s.
Date: May 30, 2012
Public Works Department
763-593-8030 / 763-593-3988 (fax)
To: Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works
From: Pat Schutrop, Administrative Assistant
Subject: Golden Valley Buckthorn Removal Program
The City of Golden Valley currently has six weed wrenches (four large and two small) for residents
to check out for a period of seven days with a $25 refundable deposit. Residents may request to
keep the weed wrenches for an additional seven days if they contact the City to make the
request. Residents are generally observant of the seven-day period; however, some are negligent
and City staff will have to call and remind them to return the wrenches. There have been
incidents where the resident has kept the wrench for months and with numerous phone calls will
finally return it.
The program is a very popular program with the residents. On several occasions, all six weed
wrenches can be checked out at the same time. With the extensive use of the program, staff is
recommending the purchase of two additional wrenches. Staff also recommends increasing the
deposit to deter residents from keeping the wrenches longer than the agreed upon time.
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Weed Wrench Loan Agreement Form
The City of Golden Valley Public Works Department loans weed wrenches to Golden
Valley residents for the purpose of removing buckthorn and other non-native invasive
plant material from private property. The terms of the agreement are as follows:
1. The extent of the loan period shall be seven (7) days. If a resident is
interested in extending the loan period, they shall contact Public Works staff
at 763.593.8030 during normal business hours. An extension will be granted
only if there are no residents on the waiting list.
2. The weed wrench shall be cleaned, free of debris and in good condition
before returning it to the City.
3. A deposit in the amount of $100 shall be submitted to the City for use of the
weed wrench. It will be returned to the resident if the conditions set forth
above are met.
I hereby agree to the terms described above.
Signed
Address
Staff Member
Deposit Collected:
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PROGRAM/PROJECT UPDATES
TMDL
No updates
1/1
Metro Cities have again been successful in securing an additional $4 Million to assist
Cities in completing Inflow and Infiltration (1/1) improvements to their communities. The
Metropolitan Council plans on distributing this money to the communities through a
grant process similar to the structure that was used in 2010 when $3 Million was
available. In 2010 the City of Golden Valley was awarded $182,352.00 under the past
grant process. When the new grant is released the City of Golden Valley will again be
applying for reimbursement funds through the grant process. The total amount of
reimbursement issued this round will be determined based on the number of Cities that
have made improvements to their public sanitary sewer system over the last couple of
years.
PRIVATE DEVELOPMENTS
General Land Use Plan Map Change/Rezoning Petition
The City Council has directed staff to rezone the land at the northeast corner of Douglas
Drive and Highway 55 to "Business and Professional Offices." The land is currently
zoned "Industrial." The zoning change would enable the properties to develop as a long
term office and corporate area. The Douglas Drive Corridor Study, completed several
years ago, envisioned this area to someday house a corporate campus. This action will
go before the Planning Commission on June 25 and it will be brought to the City Council
in July.
Schuller's Tavern
The owners of Schuller's Tavern have petitioned the City Council to amend the City's
General Land Use Plan Map, which if amended, would enable Schuller's to rezone its
property to "Commercial." The Schuller's property is currently zoned "R-1 Residential".
Schuller's is considered a "legally non -conforming use" on the property. If land use,
zoning, and other changes are made by the City Council, Schuller's could be able to
open an outdoor dining patio. Several neighbors oppose this idea. The Planning
Commission will begin the public hearing process for the land use change at its July 9
meeting.
DECOLA PONDS
The DeCola Ponds Flood Mitigation Study was presented to the City Councils of
Crystal, New Hope and Golden Valley at the May 7th joint meeting. Golden Valley has
drafted a Cooperative Agreement for Phase 2 of the study for each City to consider. The
current schedule includes adoption by all three cities in July, with the Phase 2 study
beginning in August or September.
RECYCLING UPDATE
Report attached
WETLAND MANAGEMENT
The City received a joint wetland application (local, state, federal) from Canadian Pacific
Railway to replace an aging, timber supported railroad bridge over Bassett Creek inside
Theodore Wirth Regional Park. The work site is south of Plymouth Avenue and east of
Wirth Parkway. The current bridge has three timber bents located within the creek
channel. The new bridge will be supported by two concrete piers and will result in less
of an overall obstruction in the creek. The railroad is proposing no impact to the
wetland.
BOTTINEAU TRANSITWAY
The City Council is expected to vote on whether or not it will endorse the Brooklyn Park -
Crystal -Golden Valley alignment as the Locally Preferred Alternative, or LPA, at its June
19 meeting. On June 26, the Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority will vote to
adopt that alignment as the LPA. Once these public meetings have taken place,
Hennepin County will work toward concluding the Draft Environmental Impact
Statement Study. The County anticipates petitioning the Metropolitan Council to add the
Bottineau Transitway LPA into its Regional Transportation Polity Plan by the end of
2012.
SWPPP ANNUAL REPORT
As required under its MS4 General Permit to discharge stormwater, the City is
presenting its 2011 Annual Report on its Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program at
the City Council meeting on June 19, 2012. Comments from the public will be heard and
filed for public record. These comments will be included in the City's annual report to
MPCA. The public hearing will begin at 7 pm.
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Date: June 14, 2012
Public Works Department
763-593-8030 / 763-593-3988 (fax)
To: Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works
From: Cheryl Weiler, Communications Manager
Mark Ray, PE, Engineer/Recycling Coordinator
Subject: Recycling Program Update
Program Expanding
Over the past several months, staff has been working with the City Attorney and Allied Waste
staff regarding the expansion of the City's curbside recycling program. At the June 19, 2012 City
Council meeting, the Council will be considering an amendment to the recycling contract that will
expand recycling to provide the following services:
Provide recycling in select City parks as part of a pilot program.
Provide City curbside recycling service to eligible commercial and institutional properties.
Provide City curbside recycling service to eligible multi -family properties.
These services, provided as an expansion of the City's curbside recycling program, were identified
by the Environmental Commission in 2011.
Communications Award
The Minnesota Association of Government Communicators (MAGC) presented Golden Valley
with three awards in its 2012 Northern Lights Contest in May. Of 151 entries submitted from
across the state, 66 received awards. Of Golden Valley's three awards, two involved promoting
the City's new recycling program.
The City received an award of merit in the Video — Public Service Announcement category for
"The New Guy," a set of 30 -second PSA commercials for cable TV by Communications Specialist
Ben Sandell. Assistance was provided by Web/Graphic Designer Kristi Bucher, Communications
Manager Cheryl Weiler, and Recycling Coordinator/Engineer Mark Ray.
The City received another award of merit in the Marketing or Advertising Plan category for "'New
Year. New Program. Never Easier. Recycling Transition Marketing Plan," the communications plan
developed to inform recycling customers about the major changes to their program. The plan
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was developed by the City's communications team (Cheryl Weiler, Ben Sandell, and Kristi Bucher)
working in conjunction with Mark Ray.
MAGC is a peer organization of communications professionals who are dedicated to improving
public sector communications.
Since 2000, Golden Valley's communications team has won a total of 24 Northern Lights awards.
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From: Damon Struyk <damonstruyk@hotmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2012 8:28 PM
Subject: Wirth CAC Open House Summary / Schedule (June 20 @ 6:30 pm)
Hi Folks:
We had our final CAC meeting today following a public Open House on the final concept plan. Keep checking
here to view the Open House materials http://www.minneapolisparks.org/default.asp?PageID=l 150. Thank you
to those of you who took the time to attend. Of note:
- The MPRB will examine viable alternatives to placement of the adjoining 125 cap. picnic shelters, which were
slated to be within the shoreline offset of Wirth Lake. They still might be placed within the offset (requiring a
variance) but the MPRB will take a better look as placing them farther away from the shoreline.
- The tornado (and forestry) damaged wooded area north of Glenwood and west of the parkway is, specifically,
to be reforested. The MOCA trails there are to be as limited in scope as possible according to sustainability
standards and the terrain. The meandering lines currently depicting the MOCA trails on the plan are not meant
to be accurate (again, another alarming error?). The trails are to go north and south as quickly and efficiently as
possible.
- The off -leash dog park. There was a final push this week to limit the area of the dog park in deference to the
existing chipping green. The idea was to preserve the chipping green until improvements to the front 9 of the
main gold course were accomplished at some point in the future (if ever). The chipping green area would then
be taken over by the dog park. This was called 'phasing in' the dog park, and would have provided for an
immediate dog park size of less than 2 acres (including the Humane Society land). More than that, under this
plan the dog park would not immediately adjoin the parkway in the east, and would fail now and in the
foreseeable future to be the first-class facility that it should be. This 'phasing in' idea was only very narrowly
defeated by the CAC (6 to 7). So, as it stands right now, the full dog park of about 3 acres is on the final master
concept plan. PLEASE READ THE NEXT PARAGRAPH.
BUT, the entire plan will be on for public hearing before the MPRB on June 20 at 6:30 pm (MPRB
Headquarters, 2117 West River Road). If you have something to say, this is your last, best chance to do
so. And if you are a proponent of the off -leash dog park, I strongly recommend that you attend this hearing and
be prepared to speak out in favor of the FULL dog park immediately, and against any notion of 'phasing in' this
facility. I have a feeling that the 'phasing in' argument will be renewed at this hearing, and it may sound
'reasonable' to some on the MPRB. I won't go into it here, but please contact me if you'd like to know why I
think it is unreasonable.
That's all I have. I guess this is one of my last emails to you about Wirth Park (I'll probably send out a reminder
on the public hearing). Maybe that's as big a relief to you as it is to me. In any event, as always, please feel free
to contact me with any questions, comments or concerns.
Respectfully,
Damon Struyk
612-644-6770
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Executive Summary For Action
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
June 19, 2012
Agenda Item
4. A. MS4 General Permit, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program, 2011 Annual Report to the
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Prepared By
Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works
Jeff Oliver P.E., City Engineer
Eric Eckman, Public Works Specialist
Summary
As authorized by the Clean Water Act of 1972 and its amendments, the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) oversees the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permitting
program which regulates point sources and non -point sources of pollution into our nation's
waterways. Point sources include pipes and ditches, and non -point sources include overland
precipitation runoff. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) manages the permitting
program for EPA in Minnesota.
Cities like Golden Valley and other public entities which operate their own storm sewer systems
are required to obtain a Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) General Permit from
MPCA. The permit allows Golden Valley to discharge stormwater into public waters. It also
requires that the City develop and implement a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program to
reduce the contamination of stormwater runoff and prohibit illicit discharges.
The Phase II NPDES permit program was implemented by EPA in 1999 and required cities with
populations under 100,000 to obtain a permit to discharge stormwater. Golden Valley applied for
its M54 permit from MPCA on March 10, 2003. The permit was updated in 2006 and is set to
expire in 2012 when the permit is reissued by MPCA. The permits generally run on a 5 -year cycle.
The permit addresses how the City regulates and improves its stormwater discharges, and
includes a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) which serves to minimize the
discharge of pollutants and protect and enhance water quality.
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Golden Valley's SWPPP addresses the six minimum control measures outlined in the MS4 permit
requirements. Many of the Best Management Practices required in the permit were already
developed by the City in accordance with its Surface Water Management Plan. The six minimum
control measures of the permit are:
1. Public Education and Outreach
2. Public Involvement and Participation
3. Illicit Discharge, Detection and Elimination
4. Construction Site Runoff Control
5. Post Construction Runoff Control
6. Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping
An annual public meeting and preparation of a report is a requirement of the MS4 permit. The
meeting has been advertised for June 19, 2012 at 7 pm. The City must create a record of the
public comments received, either written or oral. The public input must be considered and a
record of decision must be added to the annual report to MPCA.
Attachments
Minimum Control Measure Summary (5 pages)
Resolution Issuing a Negative Declaration of Need for Revisions to the Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Program (1 page)
Recommendation
Motion to adopt the Resolution Issuing a Negative Declaration of Need for Revisions to the Storm
Water Pollution Prevention Program.
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