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Mounds View City Council September 11, 1989 Regular Meeting Page Three -------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Motion/Second: Wuori/Quick to authorize the Mayor to sign the County Road J reconstruction study report on behalf of the City, contingent upon all the items contained in the memo of last week and upon written communication from the County for their participation in the expedited construction of the 610 project and other items in that memo. 4 ayes 0 nays Vince Meyers explained he needs a temporary okay from the Council to raise racing pigeons in the City. He is currently living in Mounds View and is buying a home in the City. He explained there are eight clubs in the Twin City area and reviewed the raising and racing of pigeons. He noted other areas have changed their laws to support this sport, and he gave a copy of recent legislation in Illinois to the Clerk/Administrator. Mayor Hankner explained the City ordinance governing this area has just been revised, and they did not anticipate pigeons would be requested at the time it was done. • Clerk/Administrator Pauley explained the ordinance currently allows two animals. The Council would have the option of amending the Code to allow the raising of more than two animals, and would possibly require the approval of abutting property owners. Attorney Karney stated if changes are made, the abutting property owners should be allowed to give their input. He added they should look at fowl in general, not. just pigeons. He also advised the Council is just considering a change and they should give na hint if the ordinance might be changed, as that could result in legal liabilities. If they consider the matter further, a formal public hearing would be held. Mr. Meyers stated he had approval of all but one property owner in the area. Clerk/Administrator Pauley noted the City has received one phone call and one letter against this. He also noted that if the Council adopts an ordinance change, the Charter allows for a refer- endum, and this could ultimately be voted down by the residents. • Mayor Hankner explained the Council must listen to the majority of the people, and they are looking at three months minimum for an ordinance change, with no guarantees. Motion Carried 8. Informational Meeting: Consideration of Request of Vince Meyers to Raise Racing Pigeons at 8380 Spring Lake Road