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09/11/2012 - City Council SpecialSPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 11, 2012 5:30 P.M. EAGAN ROOM -EAGAN MUNICIPAL CENTER AGENDA I. ROLL CALL AND ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA II. VISITORS TO BE HEARD I1I. JOINT MEETING WITH THE ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION • 2012 -2013 EEAC WORK PLAN rI IV. REVIEW RESEARCH ON ORDINANCES REGARDING BACKYARD CHICKENS V. UPDATE ON CABLE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WORK PLAN VI. OTHER BUSINESS VII. ADJOURNMENT Agenda Memo September 11, 2012 City Council Workshop III. 2012 -213 Energy and Environment Advisory Commission Work Plan and Goals ACTION TO BE CONSIDERED: To provide feedback and direction to the Energy and Enviroiunent Advisory Commission regarding their 2012 -2013 Work Plan and Goals. FACTS: • At their August 13, 2012 workshop the EEAC finalized and adopted their proposed work plan to present to the City Council for review and direction. • The Energy and Environment Advisory Commission (EEAC) is proposing the following work plan and goals for 2012 -13: Initiative 1 Continue to investigate ways in which the GreenSteps Cities initiative can be enhanced and expanded through policy exploration and use Green Steps methodology to create and communicate outreach and educational opportunities for the community. The work would be focused on the following: A. Review of City Ordinances /Procedures and recommend changes to the City of Eagan and its constituents to support best practices for renewable energy including landscaping, solar, wind turbines, etc. B. Recommend program /procedure to the City of Eagan that would provide opportunities for businesses to participate in a Property Assessed Clean Energy Program (PACE). C. Review public works water utility investments and water conservation ordinances and recommend changes or initiatives to the City of Eagan and its constituents to support GreenSteps best practices. Consider participating in the Water Sense Program to help educate residents and businesses on ways to save water. D. Study and recommend actions within the City to increase active living infrastructure. Conduct a joint meeting with the Advisory Parks Commission to discuss initiatives that align with the Complete Street initiative. E. Recommend measures to the City of Eagan and its constituents to consider eliminating the use of coal tar sealers through prohibition of its use within the city and educational efforts to promote alternatives. F. Recommend initiatives to the City of Eagan and its constituents to encourage waste reduction cost savings that would allow for the publication of the existing tiered rate schedules designed to encourage reduction, re -usage and recycling that licensed waste haulers annually file with the city clerk, and the possibility of using a uniform reporting form. on Goal 2 Increase public awareness of the GreenSteps Cities efforts and programs through the use of City publications, City website, social media, City events such as Showcase Eagan and the Home & Leisure Show, and other communication opportunities that would be available and approved by the City of Eagan. ATTACHMENTS: • EEAC workshop notes from August 13 on pages � to (P MEETING NOTES OF THE EAGAN ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION WORKSHOP AUGUST 13, 2012 A workshop of the Eagan Energy and Environment Advisory Commission was held on Monday, August 13 at 7:00 p.m. Those present were Amir Nadav, Jeff LeClair, Jon Drucker, Kari Palmer, Michael Wisniewski, Ross Bintner and Tim Harder. Staff present were Juli Seydell Johnson, Director of Parks and Recreation and Cherryl Mesko, Superintendent of Operations. AGENDA Item VI- Subcommittee Updates was switched with item V- Develop Work Plan. Member Palmer moved, Member Nadav seconded with all present members voting in favor to approve the agenda as modified. MEETING NOTES OF JUNE 12, 2012 WORKSHOP Member Palmer moved, Member Bintner seconded with all present members voting in favor to approve the June 12, 2012 workshop meeting notes as presented. SUBCOMMITTEE UPDATES Member Bintner provided an overview of the report and discussion from the PACE subcommittee meetings since the last meeting. Members on the subcommittee are Bintner, Nadav and Harder. In an effort to make this program available to Eagan businesses, since it is not yet available to residential properties, the subcommittee wanted to advance this initiative as part of the 2012 -13 goals for Council consideration. There was discussion about the role that the EEAC would have in this initiative and it was determined that communication would be its key role. Member Nadav provided an overview of the report and discussion from the Ordinance Review subcommittee meetings since the last meeting. Members Nadav, Wisniewski and Drucker all serve on this subcommittee. Member Nadav provided background information to frame the subconnnittee's work to date, highlighting the meeting with multiple City staff on July 16 to solicit feedback on the landscaping and maintenance of vegetation model ordinance. The written feedback is nearly complete and will be combined to help provide information that can help with future review. A question was raised about the underlying purpose of ordinance changes. It was opined that this would be a way to simplify the process for residents and to find a more consolidated way to educate and convnunicate the information that residents need when approaching landscaping projects that may impact their yard and /or city boulevard. The subconunittee wanted to advance this initiative as part of the 2012 -13 goals for Council consideration. There was discussion about the role that the EEAC would have in this initiative and it was determined that policy exploration and communication would be its key role. I� WORK PLAN After much discussion the following was developed as the proposed 2012 -13 Work Plan for the EEAC that would be forwarded to the City Council for review and direction: 2012 -13 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION VALUE STATEMENTS AND GOALS The Energy and Environment Advisory Commission (EEAC) is proposing to maintain the following value statements adopted in July of 2010 to guide the commission: Recommend initiatives to the City of Eagan and its constituents to reduce waste and energy use in order to enhance Eagan's environment. 2. Recommend initiatives to the City of Eagan and its constituents to protect the water, air and soils in our City while enhancing the quality of life. 3. Recommend initiatives to the City of Eagan and its constituents which support renewal of City of Eagan facilities, infrastructure, land use policies, and efforts that will promote long range energy usage and resource sustainability. 4. Recommend initiatives to the City of Eagan and its constituents on ways to partner with existing energy and environmental resources and stakeholders in order to collect and disseminate information to empower the public. 2012 -13 PROPOSED EEAC INITIATIVES Initiative 1 . Continue to investigate ways in which the GreenSteps Cities program can be enhanced and expanded through policy exploration and use Green Steps methodology to create and communicate outreach and educational opportunities for the community. The work, would be focused on the following: A. Review of City Ordinances /Procedures and recommend changes to the City of Eagan and its constituents to support best practices for renewable energy including landscaping, solar, wind turbines, etc. B. Recommend program/procedure to the City of Eagan that would provide opportunities for businesses to participate in a Property Assessed Clean Energy Program (PACE). C. Review public works water utility investments and water conservation ordinances and recommend changes or initiatives to the City of Eagan and its constituents to support GreenSteps best practices. Consider participating in the Water Sense Program to help educate residents and businesses on ways to save water. D. Study and recommend actions within the City to increase active living infrastructure. Conduct a joint meeting with the Advisory Parks Commission to discuss initiatives that align with the Complete Street initiative. E. Recommend measures to the City of Eagan and its constituents to consider eliminating the use of coal tar sealers through prohibition of its use within the city and educational efforts to promote alternatives. F. Recommend initiatives to the City of Eagan and its constituents to encourage waste reduction cost savings that would allow for the publication of the existing tiered rate schedules designed to encourage reduction, re -usage and recycling that licensed waste haulers annually file with the city clerk, and the possibility of using a uniform reporting form. Goal 2 . Increase public awareness of the GreenSteps Cities efforts and programs through the use of City publications, City website, social media, City events such as Showcase Eagan and the Home & Leisure show, and other communication opportunities that would be available and approved by the City of Eagan. Several other items were identified as important considerations during the work plan discussion and were put into different categories. Many of the items are educational in nature and are intended to be scheduled as presentations at future EEAC meetings. Speakers /presenters for future EEAC meeting: • Winter street maintenance (green alternatives to salt) and street sweeping process. • Rain gardens — update on practical applications and how this is evolving. • Monitoring and controlling emission from diesel generators — how are we addressing? • Greening of City fleet — what is new, how are changes working, are there new initiatives? • Public education of sustainability initiatives. • Update composting pilot study. • Compost bins and rain barrels — what is an affordable option for residents? • Home and Garden Show — green theme o Staff will work on some options to see if there is a way to encourage green vendors and presenters to participate in the 2013 Home Show. If not enough interest there may be a more concerted effort to focus on re- branding the 2014 event. • Parking lot for future discussion: o Ordinances or regulations pertaining to wood burning and wood heaters. EEAC members will be sent a draft copy of the proposed work plan and then provide feedback to Director Johnson with any changes to snake sure the work plan is correctly represented. Once the work plan has been finalized it will be prepared for a joint meeting with the City Council on September 11. Commission Members will then be able to articulate the intent of each goal or clarify any questions the Council may have. ADJOURNMENT After further brief discussion, Member Harder moved, Member Palmer seconded with all members voting in favor to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Date S ecretary f Agenda Memo September 11, 2012 Special City Council Meeting IV. REVIEW RESEARCH ON ORDINANCES REGARDING BACKYARD CHICKENS DIRECTION TO BE CONSIDERED: To provide direction to staff whether to pursue an ordinance amendment to allow backyard chickens. FACTS: ➢ At the June 5, 2012 Listening Session, the City Council received a request from a group of citizens to consider an ordinance amendment to allow backyard chickens. City Code currently allows chickens only on properties of at least 5 acres zoned agricultural. ➢ Per the direction of the City Council, staff researched the following, which are addressed in the attached memo: o Summary of ordinances in other cities that allow backyard chickens o Survey of cities that allow chickens with feedback pertaining to complaints, enforcement, permit requirements, issues with homeowners associations (HOA), limiting the initial number of chicken permits, and educational requirements for chicken permits o Response to the letter from the University of Minnesota Extension Services, which addresses diseases from chickens and potential nuisances o GreenStep Cities program implications ➢ Representatives of the citizens who attended the June 5 Listening Session have been notified of the City Council's intention to discuss backyard chickens at the September 11 Special City Council meeting. ATTACHMENTS (3): • memo from City Clerk /Administrative Services Coordinator Scipioni on pages to • summary of the survey results on pages Q to 13 . The information submitted by citizens at the June 5 Listening Session on pages 114 to 4 1 ok � C Wo To: Dianne Miller, Assistant City Administrator From: Christina M. Scipioni, City Clerk/Administrative Services Coordinator Date: September 7, 2012 Subject: Research on Ordinances Regarding Backyard Chickens Per the direction of the City Council at the June 5, 2012 City Council Listening Session, 17 Minnesota cities that allow backyard chickens have been surveyed. Below is a summary of their responses, as well as public policy considerations for the City Council. Attached is a spreadsheet with each city's response. Summary of Ordinances in Other Cities A common requirement in all of the surveyed cities' ordinances is that backyard chickens be properly fenced and kept from wandering onto other properties. Many cities also require chicken coops and runs be screened from neighboring properties and set back from property lines and other residential dwellings. Several cities require a 50 -foot setback from other dwellings and a 10 -foot setback from property lines. Other cities require the same setback for chicken coops as for small sheds and other structures that do not require a building permit. A survey of 17 Minnesota cities that allow backyard chickens revealed several other common policy considerations: • Limitations on the number of residential chickens 0 14 cities limit the number of chickens allowed on residential properties. Cities either tie the limitation to the size of the property (i.e. Minnetonka allows 5 chickens per half acre) or have one limitation for all residential properties (i.e. Bloomington allows up to 4 chickens, regardless of lot size). o Three cities, Minneapolis, St. Paul and Oakdale, require the number of chickens be reasonable for the property size, but do not have specific limitations. Reasonableness is determined by requiring a property inspection and /or requiring permit approval from neighboring properties. Permit requirements o Of those surveyed, eight cities require permits for any number of chickens. All of these cities issue these permits administratively (except for Hastings, which allows chickens in residential only as an accessory use to schools and museums). Permit applications typically require a scale drawing of the coop location, which is reviewed by city planners to ensure it meets setback requirements. 0 o Three cities only require a permit if residents want over a certain number of chickens. New Hope allows three chickens without a permit; Robbinsdale and West St. Paul allow two chickens without a permit. In these cities, permits to harbor additional chickens must receive council approval. o Six cities do not require a permit to harbor a chicken. All of these cities limit the number of chickens allowed per property. These cities do not give property owners the ability to add additional chickens via a permitting process. Prohibition of roosters o Eight cities prohibit roosters, citing concerns about noise. Five cities allow roosters with additional requirements for acreage or permit approval. Three cities allow roosters without any additional restrictions. One of these cities, Richfield, is currently considering an ordinance amendment to prohibit roosters. The majority of chicken- related complaints in Richfield stem from rooster noise. Prohibition of slaughter o Of those surveyed, five cities prohibit the slaughter of chickens. Those cities cited concerns about the chickens' welfare and potential nuisances as reasons to prohibit slaughter. o The 12 cities that do not prohibit the slaughter of chickens had various reasons for allowing it. Some cities have not had an issue with complaints about the slaughtering of chickens, thus, thought has not been given to prohibiting it. Other cities allow slaughter if it's for religious purposes or for personal consumption only. Feedback on Complaints The cities surveyed, including neighboring communities, voiced few concerns about the number of complaints received related to chickens. Bloomington, which began allowing chickens in 2011, reported receiving between six to 10 complaints a year. Typically, complaints in Bloomington are about rooster noise, loose chickens, setback issues and chickens in garages. Bloomington did not report any issues with bringing properties into compliance once a complaint had been received. Burnsville began allowing chickens in 2008 and receives one to two phone calls a year from residents who want to know if their neighbor has a permit for chickens. Rosemount experienced one instance where a property owner had one too many chickens, but hasn't had any chicken- related complaints. In cities that allow roosters, the most common complaint has been the noise from the roosters. Some cities also reported the occasional wandering chicken. The cities that require permits reported receiving a few complaints a year of unpermitted chickens, which is usually because the property owner didn't realize a permit is required. Enforcement All the cities surveyed enforce their chicken ordinances by investigating complaints. Animal control officers, community service officers or code enforcement officers investigate complaints. The investigation process is similar throughout the cities. Once a complaint is received, the city visits the property. If an ordinance violation is discovered, the city gives the property owner time to come into compliance with the ordinance. If the property owner does not bring his or her property into compliance, a citation for an ordinance violation is issued. All the cities surveyed reported the vast majority of property owners achieved compliance with the ordinance before a citation was necessary. If chickens are found roaming at large, most cities hold them for five days and then humanely dispose of or sell the chickens. Issues with Homeowners Associations Only St. Paul addresses potential conflicts with homeowners associations (HOA) in its Administrative Rules and Regulations. All other cities have not experienced any issues with HOAs. St. Paul puts a reminder on its permit application for property owners to check with their HOA before applying for a permit. St. Paul will revoke a permit if an HOA informs the city a property is out of compliance with HOA rules. When a permit is revoked, the property owner has a right to an administrative hearing. The administrative hearing allows the property owner to dispute an HOA's claims that chickens are prohibited. Limiting the initial number of chicken permits None of the cities surveyed phased in new chicken permit regulations. Cities that recently began permitting chickens did not report receiving a large number of applications when their regulations changed. Burnsville has issued 8 permits since allowing chickens in 2009. Maplewood has issued 6 permits since allowing chickens in mid -2011. Educational requirement None of the cities survived required a class or educational component before issuing a permit. Some cities thought a class would not be needed because chickens require a lot to set -up, making it cost - prohibitive for a casual chicken enthusiast. Other cities thought an educational component would be helpful, since most of their complaints come from chicken owners who didn't know enough about chickens before purchasing them. However, cities noted it would be difficult to require a class because there are a limited number of places that provide education on raising chickens. Response to letter from University of Minnesota Extension Services addressing diseases from chickens and potential nuisances In response to public health concerns, some cities prohibit chickens from being kept inside dwellings and garages. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), birds can spread germs to people, but illnesses caused by touching or owning birds is rare. The CDC states humans that come into contact with chickens and don't wash their hands afterward are at risk for contracting the bacterium Salmonella. The risk is greater when handling baby chicks. To reduce the risk, the CDC recommends proper hand washing, keeping chickens away from human food and food preparation areas, frequently cleaning chicken coops, and prohibiting chickens from wandering freely in a home. Additionally, the CDC does not recommend chickens for �D households with children under 5 years old, as they tend to place their hands in their mouth without washing them. I None of the cities surveyed received complaints about chicken odors or cleanliness. Typically, cities have provisions in their animal ordinances that prohibit people from keeping chickens in an unsanitary manner. Many cities also have provisions requiring chicken feed to be stored in rodent -proof containers. These provisions would allow cities to require clean -up, if a complaint about coop cleanliness or rodents was received. GreenStep Cities program implications One best practice in the Minnesota GreenStep Cities program is to strengthen local food and fiber production access. An associated action item is for cities to commit resources /conduct a food campaign to measurably increase one of more of the following: a) Purchases of food with at least one of the following attributes: Minnesota- grown, organic, humanely raised, grown by fairly compensated growers. b) Institutional buying of local foods by schools, hospitals /nursing homes, restaurants and hotels, or grocery stores. c) Sales of local food in markets, rural grocery stores, urban convenience stores, and restaurants Maplewood and Burnsville's backyard chicken ordinances accomplish this action item. Eagan does not currently meet this specific action item, but does meet two other action items associated with strengthening local food and fiber production access, and thus meets the overall requirements to achieve the best practice. Public Policy Considerations 1. Should the City amend its ordinances to allow backyard chickens? 2. If the Council determines backyard chickens should be allowed in the City, the following additional policy considerations will need to be discussed: a. Should permits be required to harbor chickens? b. If permits are required, should they be issued administratively or by Council? c. Should inspections be required when a permit is issued or at renewal? d. How many chickens should be allowed on a residential lot? e. What setbacks are necessary? f. What type of screening and /or fencing should be required? g. Should the City require an educational component before issuing a permit? h. Should roosters be prohibited? i. Should slaughtering be prohibited? j. 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Au Bl ogger , and Chi cken Owner 'a an iNf M emo i r o S u b urban H omestead i ng with 125 Reci My St. Paul suburban hens are a joy to me and my neighbors. They are extremely € uiet, fu free pets who run to greet me when I go into the backyard and sit on my lap when I'm on the deck. My neighbors all love them and even bring heir friends over to see th em, I compost their waste and dig it into my gardens. In 5 years I'have never had any problems ` with smell, rodents or noise a nd be l ieve chickens make useful and fri endly t Janice Cole (local St, Paul author and blogger) In addition to all of the great reasons listed here for backyard chicken keeping, I'd like to add that it is also a wonderful colic u itv hu r_ Ppnnip rnmp r ea r all *hm to% %ac Christine Solomon I have chickens in Minneapolis and they are an asset to my comet walking by our yard to view the chickens and so we have gotten neighbors. Our neighbors also give us their food scraps for the chickens, any negative cor,� ments from an o our neigh Barb Casterland I think that food security is important. I have chickens in Mpls, and am grateful to have on site weeders for my gardens (they lave green weedsand eat lots of bugs including Japane beetles). The Eggs are wonderful (no recalls for these eggs!). But most surprising is the sense of community my chickens have helped foster in my neighborhood, in addition, watching chickens being chickens is very relaxing. (The little neighbor boy loves to visit my chickens and asks his mom for seconds when she cooks up the eggs from my chickens that I have shared with them.) Please allow chickens in Eagan. Thank you. -Theresa Rooney JLr to y do , then we need to start banning dogs. No one would have any idea we have them unless they come into my backyard and see them. Having backyard chickens has been such a,great experience for both' my family and our neighbors/community. I hate to see people denied this positive experience, Barbara Martinez If Bloomington can reform their laws regarding chicken ownership, Eagan sure can do it, too. More and more cities across the country are allowing chicken ownership, Please consider care progressive approach to these animals: }Caren Valerio q To: City of Eagan Mayor, Council Members, City Attorney From: KD Athow 1490 Summit Ave, Saint haul, MN May 31, 201.2 Re: Chickens as a backyard pet and producer; not just for the rural farm Gear City of Eagan Representatives, Chickens as a backyard pet and producer: not just for the rural farm As an urban chicken owner and beekeeper for the pest few years, I have had the opportunity to connect with my community in unexpected and meaningful ways, As a resident of busy Summit Ave., many folks pass by my home on any given day. Some folks stop and talk as I garden my native yard during the warm months or shovel my walk in winter. During these conversations about my garden and its design, I reveal that my home is part of a holistic system including native plants, beneficial insects, (bees, composting worms), some not - so- beneficial insects, and chickens. Once people find out that my back. yard is home to my chickens, they are interested to learn more and gladly take me up on my offer to visit with my friendly backyard flock. Children in particular enjoy holding and petting the birds as well as collecting a few eggs. Some of my neighbors bring their visiting children or grandchildren over to see my backyard flock. They also enjoy the fresh eggs and honey that my critters provide. Additionally, I have connected with the local college of Saint Thomas and am now an annual field trip for one of their classes. School groups come by to learn more about urban farming and haw they themselves may be able to replicate parts of my urban farm into their home settings. The entire experience of urban farming has been a community- builder and opened up connections with my neighbors both near and far, that otherwise would not have happened. S strongly encourage others to embrace the urban /suburban farm and include chickens in their design both as pets and as insect - controllers and natural fertilizers. Sincerely, KD Athow W May 31, 2012 To the Eagan City Council Members: Our family lives in Saint Paul and we share our backyard with seven wonderful chickens. Our journey began a little over a year ago, when my youngest son, Fred, went to EcggPlant Farm Stare with a neighbor and came home begging for pet chickens. Although I had never heard of anyone having pet chickens, I did like the idea of outdoor pets, like the pet rabbits I had when I was little who lived outside in the hutch. The experience of raising chickens has been such a pleasure and affected our farnily in so many ways. My four children ranee in ages from 8 -17 years old and each one of them has been impacted. Now that the kids were older, the backyard swing set and sandbox stopped being used, and chickens gave our whole family a new connection to being outside and working together. They each have their own chicken and so they have a shared responsibility to feed the hens, clean the coop, let the chickens out in the morning and in the night, nurse the sick ones, collect the eggs, They have become experts on not only chicken breeds and care, but are proud farmers who are creating a habitat for their beloved animals. They love sharing the eggs with neighbors and have become great chefs of all kinds of gourmet egg dishes. Many people do not imagine chickens as "pets." The connection one can have with a chicken, just like a cat or dog, was so surprising to me. My former idea of chickens was a mass of them running around frantically skittish and noisy. My experience has revised all my impressions. They have personalities, and because we share our yard with them, and are interacting in our shared environment every day, the relationships are deep. They are outgoing and run up to greet us when we come out our back door. They are calm in our presence, love to be held and fed (of course) and their sounds communicate all kinds of messages. Our Australorp , Kahlifia, struts around the yard and sings her "egg song" before she lays her egg. Our Buff Orpington, Peanut, purrs when she comes lip to greet you. Our Cochin, Frizzle, who is always broody is the quiet clucker, and our Americaunas, Heidi and Coco are generally silent, but have a sweet grunting bear noise they make when they are thrown scraps. When we went around our neighborhood to ask our neighbors to sign their permission to our permit, one concern we heard was about noise. I can tell you that immediate neighbors on both sides of our house have told me since that they love listening to the chickens every morning. Someone said to me once that having chickens in your backyard is like having an aquarium. It is true, and that they are fascinating to watch. They are busy creatures, always scratching the dirt, chasing butterflies, chasing each other, bathing in the dust, preening and sunning themselves. And their social hierarchies are real and fascinating. This has been another wonderful surprise to having chickens as pets. Our experience has been so rich for our whole family and we would highly recommend it to others, .lady Emmings Hot House Metal Ea�i- 6�t4- �i8Ct3 www, hothaU5. 1 n etaLcom \CA, 1. Better food source for eggs While the nutritional superiority of organic and homegrown eggs vs. conventional store-bought eggs may be debatable, it is certainly true that any harmful affects of antibiotics, hormones, or other chemical additives would be avoided with homegrown eggs, 2 Compost fertilizer Chicken manure is a sought after fertilizer, When chickens are allowed to visit a compost pile, they will perform needed labor: toss the compost pile, shred leaves, and remove unwanted grubs or maggots. 1 Organic waste consumption (bio-recycllng), Backyard chickens love eating scraps from the kitchen, This reduces our landfill waste and becomes valuable fertilizer for better plants, grass and gardens, 4. Organic insect and weed control (no dangerous pesticides and herbicides!). If chickens are allowed to roarn a small backyard lawn even for a short period, they can perform the useful tasks of weed and insect removal. Similarly, chickens spending a short time in the yard will help rid it of many unwanted insects and grubs, Mosquitoes have reduced chance in shallow water exposed to chickens since the birds will feast on the insects in addition to disturbing the larvae, 5, Low impact pet Contrary to their commercially raised counterparts, backyard chickens are a decidedly easy to care for "low impact" pet with sweet, funny, gentle personalities! A two-gallon water supply will last almost a week in average weather (for a flock of six), and chicken feed is, well, as cheap as chicken feed. Typically these are the only resources required once an adequate coop is built, 6 Flock role in a backyard ecosystem Backyard chickens can be part of a larger backyard ecosystem not only in their feeding, grazing, and waste recycling roles, but also by being a component in a symbiotic relationship with other pets, namely dogs, All herding dogs and many other mixed breed dogs gain great pleasure and purpose in watching over backyard chickens, whether they are in the coop or out on the occasional graze." Guarding" the flock can be perceived as a job and for the herding dog and can distract the hyperactive herding dog from other annoying behaviors, ' D C) We respectfully request that City Council amend the city code to permit backyard chickens in Eagan and residents be allowed up to 6 liens in a clean, safe, and sanitary environment. We would like to dispel the myths associated with backyard chickens and show that there is no valid argument for banning responsible residential ownership and educate people in the tremendous personal and environmental benefits to raising them. "Chickens suffer from a PR problem. People think they are dirty, noisy and smelly. The truth, a few cared for hens are cleaner and quieter than one big dog or the three neighborhood cats that poop in the flower bed. Plus you g eggs ....... " -The Wall Street Journal of e: Fact- Roosters are not required for liens to lay eggs-and are not being requested as part of this petition. Several laying hens make less noise than a normal human conversation; and far less noise than a dog, yowling cat, lawnmower or snow blower. Smell: Fact— Chickens themselves do not smell. It is only their waste that smells which is no different than that of a dog, cat, or rabbit. Ali average dog produces approximately 12 ounces of solid waste a day. An average chicken produces only about 10% of that at 1.5 ounces, Fact— Chicken manure is excellent fertilizer and compost material. Dog manure is not cornpostable due to harmful bacteria that can infect humans. Dog waste is considered a major source of bacterial pollution in urban watersheds, while chicken waste is an environmental bonus, Fact— Most people immediately think of chicken farms and their odors. This is not the same as with backyard chickens. It requires hundreds or thousands of chickens kept in unsanitary conditions to produce the ammonia most people associate with chickens. A backyard chicken coop with 6 or less chickens will not create the odor issue that concerns most people. Rodents and predators: Fact— Rodents and predators already exist in Eagan. They are attracted to ANY unprotected food source such as bird seed, dog, cat and rabbit food, open trash cans, fruit trees and even ponds containing koi. There are plenty of preventative measures readily available to eliminate concern with chicken feed as there are for bird seed and dog food. Additionally, wild turkeys, squirrels, rabbits, and chipmunks run wild in Eagan without an increase in coyote population--and at sundown, chickens go into their coops to sleep, Health Hazard: Fact— According to the CDC the H5111. virus (Avian Flu) does not usually infect people... Highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5N1) viruses have NEVER been detected among wild birds, domestic poultry, or people in the United States. Source: www.cdc.gov/flu/aviaii/ And, research shows that there are more diseases that can spread from dogs and cats than from chickens, O\ a r il< 4 z a — 4 • Pilot pry r -- -Limit to 25 permits for the first year if needed. • Numb of hens --Due to shipping regulations for the only site with guaranteed gender- determined chicks, please consider the following minimums: 3 standard, 5 bantams (miniature breeds), and 4 mixed. WW W. tc_h i kert, -om This helps to avoid accidental rooster purchase. • Require perm applicants to take a class a pre Ensure people understand ordinance requirements, types of hens suitable for MN (ie, winter hardy), coop requirements, and general care to avoid abandonment and improper care. T would volunteermy own time to do this for Eagan residents or; there are many classes given very inexpensively all through the metro area —for example, see Egg /Plant Urban Supply Store in Saint Paul. i. Ua ; /.IQ t 2[LWsr., 2p_lclrri /. • N slaughtering pe i °not only is this dangerous to do on one's own but it will also avoid potential animal suffering, and improper care and * No roosters—Roosters are not needed for liens to lay eggs T o save Eagan time and mone co a curr WT 1 . . urns lle -1�t a /1 >>� ... .......... t�r ���4�fi,�Mi� c r�117 /ci�tl ,l��� €.�1 /i�l��c � f� }tl� J)oosl� _i� _ I.,a.'rairie I]ttC1 l II, rr aaaae,rtrz aaa; i trc1.fGalrlfalc: .. :: /l, ................. c't1( ]7a I t;?()t }craakt GC dxl,f a City of Duluth ( Baiter G, Article VII, Sections 6°79, 6- 79. 1 ) t: a Ili code, conl/ re oiar° ce4 gnlcra� .rasl�rpicl= �c�t�t>�)� Fergus Balls, Ordinance No a.o£l, Sixth Series h tt,p: Y, 1 ?021: 53361: % 7D /ralaloa(:'lr; /'3(;X36 I.ADBD6, ,,- � /:, S- -- .D2f A - .i..) F F6''>1. Oc)61')4s)C % ",,, "3.I:)O(:; Graii i. Rapids (Ch tpLer 7.o, Article III)1st(i.�: /, %la[ err. �r�' 7. .x�.�airaicc�cl�..c °r:a��a /ra_e t�� IVlira.neapolis (Title 4, Chc1.l,)te'.70) 1' a tr"(' 7<// V t' t4'. l7. td111CC> Clt? .('.- C')Ii1 {)lr['t'd ti /�t�C 1 "i'tk ".i2ti�� 151.1-== (P.tLC)f)cylfl =`2 3 "; Q 06 aq M Saint Paul E Jody Emmings Good luck! --Robin BEI Robin's coop and chickens EM CITY BACKYARD CHICKENS ALLOW ED Andover Reside jre aring to presen YE S _.._._.. M YES - YES j h _ - - - -- YES Fridley _ YES Golden 'Valle - .........._.._._.- Cu rrently under cons _ - YES Maple Grove YES Maplewood YES — ..............._ YE S........._ Min_ ro oks _. YES Minnetonka YES Montrose YES New ort YES Y E S O akdale Y Otsego _ YE S _ _ amse YES _... - -- - -- ._ ................_... obbinsdle _....._.__ .._._ ............. _� YES YES Roseville YES ._..........__._ YES _..__ YES Vadnals Hei hts YES YES YES YES Ke " NOMMOM Oth Me tro Area Cities ermit B ackyard Bans University of Minnesota College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences Sally Noll, Poultry Extension Specialist, Minnesota Extension, Department of Animal Science Rob Porter, DVM, PhD, Diplornate American College of Poultry Veterinarians, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory Wayne Martin, Minnesota Extension, Alternative Livestock Systems Todd Arnold, Associate Professor Dept, of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology State of Minnesota !greenStepM�ffles Timothy Farnan (MPCA), Waste Prevention Specialist, MN Pollution Control Philipp Muessig, GreenStep Cities Program Coordinator It of Ea are Enerav and Environment Advisory Commission Amir Nadav, Commission Member gfty-q t al Erik Stever, Animal Control Officer, City of St Paul • Permits requested. Approximately 200 • Issues reported with legally permitted hens. 0 Statement from Mr. Stever.• "No complaints, no odors; a Cardinal makes more noise than a small flock of hens..' City of Burnsville Lynn Lernbke, Services Manager, City of Burnsville 0 Permit requests pending: 7 13 Issues reported with legally permitted hens: 0 .Statement from Als L &,n7bd,-e:,,, Tt has been a non-issue. aq UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA ., hX1hNS D riven to Discove Parasites of poultry must live on or inside birds to survive and do not infect people. External parasites that can infest poultry are not infectious for people. Common external parasites such as the northern fowl mite strictly live on birds and are not infectious for people. Intestinal parasites, such as coccidia and roundworms, can live in the digestive tract of poultry, but do not infect humans, dogs or cats. 3 May 29, 20'12 C o l le g e F C:ollee of Food, Agricultural and To: Interested Parties Natural. Resource Sciences From: University of Minnesota Extension Specialists DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SCIE GE Pe. Backyard or Urban Poultry Keeping Concerns 305 HaeckerIhill 1.364 Exkles Avenue Several common concerns have been expressed by town and city governments St. Paul, NIN 55108-6118 when they are asked to consider the request to keep poultry in urban settings. The PHONE purpose of this letter is to provide information regarding these concerns Which (612) 624 -2722 typically include transmission of diseases from poultry to humans as Well as nuisance concerns of noise, odor, and pests; generation and disposal of waste. FAX ( 612) 625 -5789 Poultry disea se's and transmi to humans WEB 'ln,..e \1i,nSIUn.U171n.el�l1 \4 "W4N.iU]`iC1.L![Tln,eCiil The main diseases of concern include salrnonellosrs � c�ampylobacteriosis i chlamydophilosis (also known as psittacosis), and avian influenza. Illness associated with salmonella and campylobacter is typically the result of eating St. Pe nd nit the . url Ccmrfnts 5t. prepared. contaminated food Which has been i cooked or ared. Salmonella and p Campylobacter can exist in the gut of the bird and hence contact with the fecal material is a concern; however, neither is present in the gut of most poultry. There are sporadic reports of children contracting Salmonella by handling baby chicks. People, especially children should Wash their hands before and after handling poultry to prevent transmission in either direction. Chlamydophilosis or psittacosis is rarely diagnosed in domestic poultry, usually turkeys or pigeons, and is generally not a disease of chickens. Most cases of Chlamydophila infection are diagnosed in psittacine bird (parrots, etc.) and only on rare occasion. Contact With respiratory secretions or fecal material of sick birds can spread the disease. Avian Influenza is a respiratory disease in birds and there are many different subtypes of influenza virus. Most subtypes are not transmitted to humans (zoonotic). One subtype, occurring in Europe and the Par East, can be transmitted from birds to humans. This subtype has never been diagnosed in the United States, but there are both national and state programs to regularly monitor U.S. poultry and Wild birds for the presence of this subtype. Parasites of poultry must live on or inside birds to survive and do not infect people. External parasites that can infest poultry are not infectious for people. Common external parasites such as the northern fowl mite strictly live on birds and are not infectious for people. Intestinal parasites, such as coccidia and roundworms, can live in the digestive tract of poultry, but do not infect humans, dogs or cats. 3 Nuisance concerns These concerns include noise, manure, odor, and pests. For noise, male (rooster) and female (hen) chickens vary in their vocalizations. Mature roosters will crow while hens make a clucking noise. The clucking tends to be soft in tone but the hens can have a loud call -alarm call if startled or threatened. These calls occur over a short time period and end when the threat ends or is identified, Typically there will be little vocalization during the night time hours unless the birds are startled. Odor can be associated with chicken manure if allowed to accumulate. A small number of birds will not generate much manure and with periodic cleaning of the coop this should not be an issue. The manure and bedding that is removed can be used as a fertilizer in the fresh form or after composting. Because the birds produce manure, there is the concern that flies will be attracted and proliferate in the manure. Wet feed can also attract flies. Proper coop management, maintaining dry bedding and removing soiled bedding and wet feed from the coop should minimize the fly population in a small flock. Proper coop management will also minimize potential problems with rodents such as house mice and Norway rats. Larger pests /predators, such as foxes, raccoons, and coyotes that already reside in urban areas may take an occasional chicken but the small populations of poultry kept in any one area are unlikely to attract and sustain any number of predators. Prepared by; Sally Noll, Poultry Extension Specialist, Minnesota Extension, Department of animal Science Rob Porter, DVM, PhD, Diplomate American College of Poultry Veterinarians, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory Wayne Martin, Minnesota Extension, Alternative Livestock Systems Todd Arnold, Associate Professor Dept. of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology Additional inf=7ation is available at the following websites; htt : / /wtrtaw.ansci.umn.edu/ oultr /aublicathons.htm htt : / /wwwl. xtension.umn,edu /food -safet /sanitation/ http://wwwl.extetision. umn.edu/food/ vestock oultryl University r?f Adinnesola, U,5. L)epczrtment c>f'Algr and A9innesata Counties (':oaperrating 3\ -- Petition !, a r Name Ci State' Zip Code country Signed On Pathik Shah Eagan Minnesota 55121 United States 4/18/2012 Wendy Johnson Eagan 55121 United States 4/18/2 ka e kath ,Minnesota Eagan Minnesota 55121 Un ited States --- 4/19/20 12 M elinda Lockard Eagan Minnesota 55121 United States 4/20/2012 Nand y Walke Prachi shah Eagan Minnesota Ea an Minnesota 55121 United States 55121 United States 4/20/2012 4/25/2012 Claire An derson �Ear�.an Eag Minnesota _ 55121 United State 5/12/20 Lori McCah Minnesota 55122 United States 4/21/2012 Darcy Schatz .............._. Eagan Mir�r�esota 55 122 United States 4/21/2012 Ken Bletz Ea an Minnesota 55122 United States 4/27/2012 __ ...... _Ory_ _...._.__ Eft an Minnesota 55122 United State 4/27/2012 Laurie Hennes EE an Minnesota 55122 Unit States 4/27/2012 K Tyl _ Eagan Minnesota u 55122 United States 4/27/2012 Kim Prindle Eagpp Minnesota 55122 Un ited States 4/80/2012 Angela Hanson Ea an Minnesota 55122 United States 5/6/2012 Nicole Hanson Ea an Minnesota 55122 United State 5/7/2012 Krista Hanson_ . , Eagan Minnesota 55122 United States 5 /7/2012 Sarah Johnson - Eagan nc n Mi nnesota 5512 United tates 5/7!2012 Jena Ingersol Ea an Minnesota 55122 United States 5/7/2012 Jess Hackenmueller E agan Minnesota _. 5 5122 United Stat 5!7!201 Beverly Sieffe Eagan Minneso 55122 United States 5_/8/2012 Pe nny Kennealy -- -- — Eagan Minnesota - 55122 United States 5/18/2012 Randall Landsman Eagan Minrlesot_a - 55122 United States 5/80!2012 Sean Steichen _ T _ Eagan Minnesota 55122 United States 5 /30/2012 Kimberl Bernard Ea an M innesota — - 55123 United States 4/18/2012 Linda Kics Eagan Minnesota 55123 United States 4/18/2012 Kim Kuppenbender E agan Minnesota 55123 United States 4/18/2012 Irina Bernard _.__....__._ Eag _.__......._ Minnesota 55123 United States 4/18/2012 Gordo Craft Eagan Minnesota - - . 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Salzgitter _ 38226 _- ._.._....._.... .__ German - -...._ 4/21/2012 Lena Rehber er Grebe nhain 44056 German _ 4/19/2012 Jenna Grabey _ ............... ..... Ilfracombe EX34 8LY United Kin dorn 4/19/2012 Elizabeth O' Hallora __.. ...._..._ ...................... Kettering NN16 ODA United Kin dom 4/20/2012 Ana Mesner L'ubl'ana ._.__._ _ 1000 Slovenia 4/19/2012 Jac ui Trevillian_ Melton West 3337 Australia 4/20/2012 Bq F OR Agenda Information Memo September 11, 2012 Special City Council Meeting V. UPDATE ON CABLE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WORK PLAN ACTION TO BE CONSIDERED: • No formal action is required at this time FACTS: • On March 13, 2012 a brief overview of the cable franchise renewal process was made to the City Council in work session. Direction was given to return in late summer /early fall with an update. • On January 30, 2012, the City of Eagan received a franchise renewal request letter from Comcast, formally opening a three -year renewal window with the cable company. • Eagan's current cable franchise does not expire until January 6, 2015. • On February 12, 2012, the Council approved the selection of Mr. Brian Grogan, of the Moss & Barnett law firm, to represent the City's interests in franchise negotiations. • Mr. Grogan and Communications Director Garrison are back, as requested, with an update of 2012 efforts and the projected work plan going forward. ATTACHMENTS: • Franchise Renewal Timeline on page -; r 7 � (0 d' o ' N Ln O z Z a, Y a3 � a) Y � � Y Q Y V) V Ln ti 0 N d' o ' N Ln O z Z � c �a I M m e1 O m , uJ N - c 0 V N N U v o � N -i 0 �. N Q .. a -. ... ... ..._ -_ _.. _._._ v v N W Iii -.. _._ -... .. -. -. ..... .. ... -- W i V m L LA. 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