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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – August 6, 2025 3 Commissioner Jacobson indicated she believed the language surrounding noise and odor was too vague and questioned how the City would enforce these matters. Senior Planner Fransen reported if a complaint was made to the City and there was a violation of any of the conditions, the property owners would be required to come into compliance in 10 days or their license could be revoked. Commissioner Jacobsen inquired if a license was good for one year, would the applicant have to get consent from the neighbors on a yearly basis. Senior Planner Fransen explained chicken keeping licenses were good for two years and with the relicensing, the applicant would have to check in and verify with their neighbors every two years. Commissioner Bjorklund thanked staff for the municipal recommendations on Attachment C. He asked how Falcon Heights was managing chickens in their community. Senior Planner Fransen stated she did not have this specific information, but noted many adjacent communities were allowing chickens. Commissioner Lindau asked what the intention was of Attachment C Page 2. Senior Planner Fransen reported this was a handout for the Commission and would not be included in the ordinance. Commissioner Bjorklund inquired what the cost would be for the chicken keeping license. City Administrator Jagoe indicated the Council would be addressing this matter further when considering the fee schedule under City Code. Commissioner Erler stated he believed the general changes that were made to the ordinance were moving in the right direction. He asked if both sections of the ordinance would be brought to the City Council. Senior Planner Fransen reported this would be the case. Commissioner Erler indicated he would like to see a change made to the neighbor consent information noting no other animal is required to have neighbor consent. He supported the consent requirement going away and that only notice to the neighbors be required. He anticipated any trouble with the chickens would be dealt with through noise or odor complaints. He asked if the City only took action against a property if there was a complaint. Senior Planner Fransen stated the City was complaint based, noting the City did not have a code enforcement department that went door to door. Commissioner Erler inquired if the City had an animal control officer. City Administrator Jagoe reported the City has an animal control officer through the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Department.