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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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. Should the City require a minimum or maximum coop size?
k. Should the City address potential issues with HOAs in its ordinance?
1 Diseases fi°om birds. (2010, July 28). Retrieved August 20, 2012, from Centers for Disease Control:
http://www.ede.gov/healthypets/animals/birds.htm
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Letter from KCB Athow to City of Eagan Mayor, Council Members and City
Attorney
0 Letter from Jody Emmings, Hot House Metal, Saint Paul, MN
0 Backyard Chickens and Sustainability
* Proposal
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0 Dakota County, and other Metro Cities Allowing Backyard Hens
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v Letter from University of Minnesota Extension Experts
a Petition Signatures
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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
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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
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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
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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
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www, hothaU5. 1 n etaLcom
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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,
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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,
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• 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.
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• 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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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prepared. contaminated food Which has been i cooked or ared. Salmonella and
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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.
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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
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Name
Ci State'
Zip Code country
Signed
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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
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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
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55121 United State
5/12/20
Lori McCah
Minnesota
55122 United States
4/21/2012
Darcy Schatz
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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 --
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Eagan Minnesota
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55122 United States
5/18/2012
Randall Landsman
Eagan Minrlesot_a
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55122 United States
5/80!2012
Sean Steichen _ T _
Eagan Minnesota
55122 United States
5 /30/2012
Kimberl Bernard
Ea an M innesota
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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
- - . Minnesota
55123 U nited States
4/19/2012
mart' c Shearon
Eagan
55123 United States
4/19/2012
Sunny Lambert
Eagan Minnesota
55123 United States
4/26/20
Diana Northfield
Eagan Minnesota
55123 United States
4/30/2012
Bruce Goff
Eagan _..._ Minnesota
55 123 United States
. 5/1/2012
Heat Goff
Ea Minnesota
55123 United States
5/2/2012
Michelle Whalen
Eagan Minnesota
55123 United States
5/7/2012
Ann Hortsch
Ea _ Minnesota
55123 United States
5/13/2012
Rob ert Nos
Ea an Minnesota
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55123 United States
5 !17!2012
Kim Gustafson _.._ .. ............._.._...__....._... _
Eagan _ Minnesota
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55123 United States
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Dzin Kics _........__._.__
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Eagan Minnesota
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55123 United States
5!23/2012
Nancy - Hayes
Ea an _ Minnesota
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55123 U nited States
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5!24!2012
brianna kics
Ea an v...._ Minnesota
55123 United States
5/30/2012
Al isa Kics
pag Minnesota
55123 United Stat
5/30/2012
Eric Johnson
Eagan ___._ Minnesota
55123 United States
5/ 3012012
Nicole Twito
Eagan Minnesota
55123 United States
5/30/2012
Meg an Richardson
E agan Minnesota
55123 United States
5/30/201
Ken zaffke _....__
Ea _ar! .............. —_ Minnesota
55123 Unit States
5/30/2012
John Wutke _._.........._._._._..._
a fton _M innesota
55001 United States
5/25/2012
Julie Seidl
Cottage Grove Min nesota
55016 States
4/30/2012
Jeff Mack
Cotta e Grove Minnesota
_United
55016 United States
5/14/2012
An Hagstram _._......__._.
Farmington Minnesota
55024 United Stat
5 /7/2012
Kim Cashman
Farmington Minnesota
55024 U nited States
5/2 5/2012
Barbara Hartmann
Lakevill Minnesota
55044 Unit Stat
4/2 1/2012
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Jane Jensen Minnesota 55044 United States 5/7/2012
Linda Stangland . . . . . .. . .........
Rosemount Minnesota
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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
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