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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL WORK SESSION—JULY 12, 2021 5 Councilmember Holden reported if the City is required to gain consent from the adjacent neighbors the fee for the license will have to be set accordingly because this would require staff time and resources. Mayor Grant recommended staff speak with the city of New Brighton regarding their chicken ordinance. He explained the Council should consider how to manage chicken coops that back up to a City park. Councilmember Holden questioned how much people are charged when their animals are picked up and brought to animal control. City Administrator Perrault stated the fee that is charged is given to the shelter that houses the dogs. Councilmember Holmes asked if animal control would pick up stray chickens. City Administrator Perrault reported this would be managed by animal control. The Council directed staff to make the necessary changes and to speak with adjacent cities regarding their ordinance in order to respond to the concerns raised by the Council at a future worksession meeting. 2. COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS Councilmember Holden asked if a letter had been sent to the Round Lake residents. Mayor Grant explained he had the understanding that not everyone was informed. He recommended a mailing be sent from the City to everyone adjacent to Round Lake, both residents and businesses. Councilmember Holden recommended information also be posted on the City's website. City Administrator Perrault requested the Council think about when to hold the Commission/ Committee picnic. Councilmember Holden suggested a date also be picked for the Public Works staff appreciation day. Mayor Grant reported special accommodations are being made for Councilmember McClung's attendance via telephone and he noted he would state this at the upcoming regular Council meeting.