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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—AUGUST 24, 2020 7 Councilmember McClung commented he supported staff sending letters to the local businesses regarding the grant program. He asked how quickly staff could have a letter drafted and in the mail. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla reported he could have a letter in the mail by Wednesday or Thursday of this week. Councilmember Holden questioned if there would be a way for staff to verify if businesses have already received other grants or Paycheck Protection Program. She stated she wanted the City's grant funds to go to the businesses that were truly in need. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla reported as part of the application process, the applicants are asked to submit information regarding other grants they have received, whether approved or denied. He explained the City understood that businesses may have applied for multiple grants at one time and may not have heard back on these grants. He noted the City would do its best to take this information into consideration. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember McClung seconded a motion to adopt Resolution #2020-035 — Establishing a Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program in Response to COVID-19. A roll call vote was taken. Councilmember Scott commented this grant would not replace lost revenue but rather would assist with COVID-19 related expenses. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla reported this was the case. The motion carried (5-0). B. Discussion of a Chicken Ordinance Councilmember McClung stated he has heard from a lot of residents that would like to provide public input on this topic. He recommended the Council consider a restrictive Ordinance such as Bloomington or Shoreview with respect to chickens. He suggested a public input meeting be held in order to gain additional feedback from Arden Hills residents. Councilmember Holmes agreed stating she had received a great deal of feedback from the public regarding chickens. She suggested a public hearing or forum type meeting be held in order to gather this input. Mayor Grant stated the Council was split on this matter. Councilmember Holden suggested the Council discuss a potential chicken Ordinance further at the next work session. Councilmember Scott commented he was willing to listen to additional discussion on this topic.