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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018 06-19 HCMPage 1 MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION June 19, 2018 COUNCIL COMMISSION ROOM CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center Housing Commission was called to order by Chairperson Goodell at 7:04 p.m. ROLL CALL Chairperson – Mark Goodell - Excused David Johnson - Excused Tamika Baskin – Present Kathie Amdahl –Excused Joan Schonning – Present Michael Stokes – Present Paul Oman - Present Also present was Staff Liaison Jesse Anderson. APPROVAL OF AGENDA There was a motion by Commissioner Schonning and seconded by Commissioner Oman to approve the agenda as submitted. The motion passed. APPROVAL OF MINUTES There was a motion by Commissioner Baskin and seconded by Commissioner Oman to approve the minutes of the Housing Commission meeting on 5/15/18. The motion passed. QUESTION OR CONCERNS RELATING TO THE KEEPING OF CHICKENS Commissioner Johnson: How would this be enforced? Staff Liaison Anderson: Likely by code enforcement staff. Commissioner Johnson: Would people be able to let them run loose in the yard? Staff Liaison Anderson: No, it would not be allowed by code. Commissioner Johnson: I like that the code would say no roosters allowed. Commissioner Schonning: The ordinance is very comprehensive. Commissioner Oman: Questions on no closer to the street. Commissioner Baskins: Why? 5 feet. Staff Liaison Anderson: Crystal’s says that. Page 2 Commissioner Johnson: Would we want to put a review date on the ordinance? Commissioner Johnson: While at a farm, the chicken coops were fairly dirty. Todd Henning: It is just like taking care of a dog or a cat box. Commissioner Baskin: Does the ordinance require a fence at the property line? Commissioner Johnson: There would be no slaughter of chickens allowed. Mr. Henning: They are like a pet. Staff Liaison Anderson: Do we want to require screening? Commissioner Oman: This seems to be excessive. Commissioner Johnson: It would be difficult to screen everyone. Commissioner Baskin: There would be no screening. Commissioner Schonning: Remove section on screening. Commissioner Johnson: Are the chickens in a coop at night, and are they quiet at night? Stacy (Resident): If you cover the chickens, and they don’t see light, they will stay quiet. Commissioner Schonning: The ordinance covers noise at night. Commissioner Baskin: Will they attract more predators to the area? If so, would we want to consider a fence? Staff Liaison Anderson: I will updated ordinance with changes and bring it back for final review at the next meeting. NEW NEIGHBOR PROGRAM UPDATE Delivery Dates: 6:30 tomorrow and the 20th and 27th. Commissioner Oman is unable to make it. Commissioners Schonning, Johnson, Stokes and Baskin will be there. Commissioner Oman: It was great how the people feel welcomed by the bag. Additional Delivery Dates: July 11th and July 25th COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT In the absence of the Council Liaison no report was given. CHAIRPERSONS REPORT Vice Chairperson Johnson: Nothing else to add Page 3 OTHER BUSINESS There was no other business addressed by the Commission. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Baskin and seconded by Commissioner Oman to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed. The Brooklyn Center Housing Commission adjourned at 8:30 p.m. __________________________________ Chairman