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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL— SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 10 Mayor Grant commented he appreciated the amendment motion, noting staff would be directed to come up with the wording to address loud birds. Councilmember Monson explained she would defer to staff on this but noted she could withdraw her amendment. Councilmember Holden stated she supported the proposed language being placed in the chicken keeping ordinance. City Attorney Bjerkness reported this topic may be addressed in the nuisance portion of the ordinance noting licensees cannot have a nuisance condition on the property. Councilmember Monson indicated she appreciated the fact her concern would be addressed under the nuisance portion of code and she withdrew her amendment. Mayor Grant withdrew his second. AMENDMENT: Mayor Grant moved and Councilmember Weber seconded a motion to amend the ordinance to allow for the keeping of six chickens. The amendment carried (4-0). Councilmember Monson stated her only other concern with the ordinance had to do with the setbacks. Councilmember Weber indicated he would be willing to amend the setback language versus requiring the 25-foot setback. AMENDMENT: Councilmember Monson moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to amend the ordinance setback language to reflect the coop must be closer to the licensee's home than the neighbor's structure. City Administrator Jagoe reported this topic was addressed in Subdivision 1325.07 Subdivision 6(a). She asked if the Council was asking staff to go back to the original language. Mayor Grant explained this was the proposed amendment motion. The amendment carried (4-0). Councilmember Holden indicated she was still concerned about the placement of chicken waste in a compost pile. Councilmember Weber reported compost piles already smell bad and he was uncertain how chicken waste would impact this situation. Mayor Grant stated he was of the opinion chicken waste smelled worse than a compost pile.