02-28-2017 PC MIN t of pity
Workshop Meeting of the Elk River Planning Commission
River Held at the Elk River City Hall
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Members Present: Chair Johnson,Commissioners Mark Konietzko,Jill Larson-Vito,Robert
Rydberg,Alexander Feinstein,and Brad Thiel
Members Absent: Commissioner Mike Nicholas
Staff Present: Planning Manager Zack Carlton,Senior Planner Chris Leeseberg,Planner
BrieAnna Simon
Also Present: Councilmember Jennifer Wagner,Council Liaison
I. Call Meeting to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the workshop meeting of the Elk River Planning
Commission was called to order at 6:00 p.m.by Chair Johnson.
2. 2.1 Discussion— Keeping of Chickens in Urban Areas
Staff and the Planning Commission discussed the possibility of amending the city's
ordinances to allow the keeping of chickens on parcels within the city's urban service district.
Staff noted that a survey would be posted to the city's social media pages to gauge resident
support for the amendment. If the community supports the amendment, staff noted that the
item will appear on a future agenda.
2.2 Discussion — Land Use and Zoning Processes
Staff and the Planning Commission reviewed land use and zoning processes.
8. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:23 p.m.
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