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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 25, 2023 noted that if a home is built to the minimum side yard setback, that would only leave two feet for the chicken coop between the home and required five-foot setback, which would most likely discourage most people from placing a coop in that location as it would need to be very close to the home. Mayor Fischer referenced the language related to code enforcement and the ability to renew or deny an application, while the Council would also have that authority and asked for more information. The Community Development Director described the code enforcement process that is followed for any license that has an issue develop. She stated that once escalated to a certain point, it would go forward to the City Council to consider revocation of a license. She stated that if the minimum requirements are not met, staff could refuse the application. Mayor Fischer thanked staff for all the work that has been done on this ordinance and process. Mayor Fischer commented that this has been a long time coming and those interested have provided a lot of their time and effort during this process as well. He stated that while he believes that chickens belong on a farm, backyard chickens in suburban communities have been a non -issue in the communities that allow them. Mayor Fischer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2023-10-124 —APPROVING ORDINANCE 881 AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 1103 TO ALLOW RAISING CHICKENS AND APPROVING A The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Gutierrez. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. Labore Road Corridor Study Update The Parks & Rec/Community Services Director stated that the intention is to present the final report and hear about some potential funding opportunities. The City Engineer provided background information on the Labore Road corridor study and the engagement that was completed. He reviewed information on the technical analysis that was completed and the additional public engagement that occurred. He reviewed the recommendations and confirmed that any of the recommendations could be completed in standalone projects or could be bundled together. He also provided information on City funding and potential sources of outside funding. He asked the Council to accept the report and to consider providing guidance to staff to begin programming funding and/or seeking outside funding for the recommended improvements. Mayor Fischer commented that option two included a sidewalk while the other options showed a trail. He asked the difference. The City Engineer replied that option two included a concrete sidewalk with no changes to the road, while option four would shrink the road footprint and create a shared use path, which would typically be asphalt. Mayor Fischer asked the cost difference between the two. The City Engineer replied that concrete tends to be twice as much as asphalt, but the bulk of the cost would be the road project. 3