4.6. SR 06-04-2018
Request for Action
To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 4.6
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Consent June 4, 2018 Zack Carlton, Planning Manager
Item Description Reviewed by
Summary Resolution: Beekeeping Cal Portner, City Administrator
Reviewed by
Action Requested
Adopt, by resolution, the summary publication of Ordinance 18-08 which added regulations specific to
the keeping of honey bees on residential properties.
Background/Discussion
The City Council adopted Ordinance 18-08 on May 21, 2018, adding definitions and regulations specific
to the keeping of honey bees. The regulations include limits to the number of hives, setbacks, permitting,
inspections, and other regulations specific to the public health, safety, and welfare.
The proposed summary publication of Ordinance 18-08 will reduce the publication costs associated with
the statutory requirements to publicly post ordinance amendments.
Financial Impact
Publication costs
Attachments
Ordinance 18-08 Summary Resolution
The Elk River Vision
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional
service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity
Councilmember _______________ introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
Resolution 18-____
A Resolution of the City of Elk River Approving Notice of Summary
Publication of Ordinance #18-08 An Ordinance Amending Section 30-1,
Definitions, and Section 30-803, Animals, of the City of Elk River, Minnesota,
City Code
WHEREAS, on May 21, 2018, the Elk River City Council adopted Ordinance 18-08
amending Sections 30-1 and 30-803, of the Elk River Code of Ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the amendment to Section 30-01 adds definitions specific to the keeping of
bees; and
WHEREAS, the amendment to Section 30-803 adds regulations allowing the keeping of
honeybees on all residential parcels of at least one (1) acre, including the number of hives,
setbacks, permitting, and inspection processes; and
WHEREAS, a copy of the full text of the ordinance is available for inspection by any person
at the office of the Elk River City Clerk, 13065 Orono Parkway, during regular business
hours; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council, by at least four-fifths
vote, authorizes the publication of the title and summary of Ordinance18-08.
The motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember
______________, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
and the following against: , whereupon said
resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
The following members were present:
and the following absent:
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Passed and adopted this 4 day of June 2018.
John J. Dietz, Mayor
ATTEST:
Tina Allard, City Clerk