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Gem Lake City Council Meeting Page 2 of 6 An article on National Night Out. A story on Garlic Mustard that is a plant that covers many yards. Settlers adopted it long ago, as it is a flowering plant with a white flower on it that grows quickly. In addition, a story on Jessie Hart's departure and the story on the chicken coop ordinance. In addition, the Honeymoon House and the Waste Management recycling which Councilmember Artig-Swomiey found on their website. In addition, a story on Rachael the recipient of City of Gem Lake's scholarship she received. PUBLIC HEARING None NEW BUSINESS Carlson CUP: Mr. and. Mrs. Carlson, residents of the City of Gem Lake want to have a small number of chickens on their property. They came to the City to get a permit and went before the Planning Commission. Planning Commission Chairperson Faith Kuny stated that the Planning Commission felt when the City Council puts together the chicken ordinance; they felt 25 chickens would be the maximum number of chickens to have. In addition, there was some question on the fee for the chickens. The Carlson's are going to have five (5) chickens on their property and the fee would be $50. Commissioner Herzog did some research on twelve (12) other residents who own chickens in Gem Lake. Most people are raising chickens for their personal use. She feels the fee should be $10 like a dog license, with something written to make sure that the chickens are maintained and if the smell is drifting over to the neighbors, there would be a $100 fine. Mayor Uzpen explained what the fees covered and how the surrounding cities have the same fees. The fee covers the cost of having the property inspected and the cost of the permit. Councilmember Lindner read from Ordinance #69, Section 3.8: "... It would be unlawful to keep or harbor in the City, any animals without first obtaining written Conditional Use Permit from the City of Gem Lake..." Councilmember Artig-Swomley stated that there should be wordage regarding having a rooster as when they are babies, it is hard to tell the sex of the chicken. Councilmember Bosak feels before voting on the ordinance, the City Council should do more research. Upon motion by Councilmember Lindner and . seconded by Councilmember Artig- Swomley, the Conditional Use Permit for purchasing and keeping chickens .has passed. Ayes — 5, Nays — g. Look for us on the World Wide Web at'gernlakemn.org